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This chess game between Cornelis Van der Gaag and James Aitken was played at Jersey Lloyds Bank International in 1980 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Scotch Game (C45).
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 Cornelis Van der Gaag vs James Aitken?
Cornelis Van der Gaag vs James Aitken (1980) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Cornelis Van der Gaag vs James Aitken?
The game opened with the Scotch Game (ECO C45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Cornelis Van der Gaag vs James Aitken, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.