M Paul Townsend vs Alexander Beider

Troy,MI Classic-X, 1993 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).

Alexander Beider23051

M Paul Townsend22250

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Game details

White: M Paul Townsend (2225)
Black: Alexander Beider (2305)
Result: 0–1
Event: Troy,MI Classic-X
Year: 1993
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)

About this chess game

This chess game between M Paul Townsend (2225) and Alexander Beider (2305) was played at Troy,MI Classic-X in 1993 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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 M Paul Townsend vs Alexander Beider?

M Paul Townsend vs Alexander Beider (1993) finished 0–1, a win for Alexander Beider.

What opening was played in M Paul Townsend vs Alexander Beider?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).

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