Ian D Thompson vs James C Howell

Swansea ch-BCF, 1995 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

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Ian D Thompson23100

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Game details

White: Ian D Thompson (2310)
Black: James C Howell (2525)
Result: 0–1
Event: Swansea ch-BCF
Year: 1995
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ian D Thompson (2310) and James C Howell (2525) was played at Swansea ch-BCF in 1995 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). 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 Ian D Thompson vs James C Howell?

Ian D Thompson vs James C Howell (1995) finished 0–1, a win for James C Howell.

What opening was played in Ian D Thompson vs James C Howell?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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