Matthews Stanford vs Michael J Valvo

26. Keres Memorial, 2001 · Result ½–½ · King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (C31).

Michael J Valvo2368½

Matthews Stanford2257½

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Game details

White: Matthews Stanford (2257)
Black: Michael J Valvo (2368)
Result: ½–½
Event: 26. Keres Memorial
Year: 2001
Opening: King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (C31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Matthews Stanford (2257) and Michael J Valvo (2368) was played at 26. Keres Memorial in 2001 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (C31). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Who won Matthews Stanford vs Michael J Valvo?

Matthews Stanford vs Michael J Valvo (2001) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Matthews Stanford vs Michael J Valvo?

The game opened with the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (ECO C31).

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