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This chess game between Oliver Thornley (1752) and Matthew H Shaw (1868) was played at 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (C31).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Oliver Thornley vs Matthew H Shaw?
Oliver Thornley vs Matthew H Shaw (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Oliver Thornley vs Matthew H Shaw?
The game opened with the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (ECO C31).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Oliver Thornley vs Matthew H Shaw, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.