Charles Van Buskirk vs Ilya Sterin
SCCF State ch. Irvine USA, 1997 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation (E51).
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Game details
- White
- Charles Van Buskirk (2255)
- Black
- Ilya Sterin (2260)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- SCCF State ch. Irvine USA
- Year
- 1997
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation (E51)
About this chess game
This chess game between Charles Van Buskirk (2255) and Ilya Sterin (2260) was played at SCCF State ch. Irvine USA in 1997 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation (E51). 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Charles Van Buskirk vs Ilya Sterin?
Charles Van Buskirk vs Ilya Sterin (1997) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Charles Van Buskirk vs Ilya Sterin?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation (ECO E51).
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