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This chess game between James Tarjan (2415) and Larry Melvin Evans (2535) was played at Lone Pine in 1973 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won James Tarjan vs Larry Melvin Evans?
James Tarjan vs Larry Melvin Evans (1973) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James Tarjan vs Larry Melvin Evans?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B98).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James Tarjan vs Larry Melvin Evans, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.