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This chess game between John Upper (1980) and Ilia Bluvshtein (1984) was played at Excelsior March 50+ in 2023 and finished 0-1. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Upper vs Ilia Bluvshtein?
John Upper vs Ilia Bluvshtein (2023) finished 0-1, a win for Ilia Bluvshtein.
What opening was played in John Upper vs Ilia Bluvshtein?
The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Upper vs Ilia Bluvshtein, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.