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This chess game between John Dudley Taylor and Robert James Ball was played at Varsity Oxford-Cambridge in 1956 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (A03).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Dudley Taylor vs Robert James Ball?
John Dudley Taylor vs Robert James Ball (1956) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Dudley Taylor vs Robert James Ball?
The game opened with the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (ECO A03).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Dudley Taylor vs Robert James Ball, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.