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This chess game between John Thurman (1293) and Gheorghe Ghiata (1923) was played at East Lansing in 1991 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Capablanca System (D67).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Thurman vs Gheorghe Ghiata?
John Thurman vs Gheorghe Ghiata (1991) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Thurman vs Gheorghe Ghiata?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Capablanca System (ECO D67).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Thurman vs Gheorghe Ghiata, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.