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This chess game between Peter Thiel (2199) and Igor Margulis (2227) was played at San Francisco March Masters 2nd in 2003 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41).
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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Peter Thiel vs Igor Margulis?
Peter Thiel vs Igor Margulis (2003) finished 1-0, a win for Peter Thiel.
What opening was played in Peter Thiel vs Igor Margulis?
The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Peter Thiel vs Igor Margulis, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.