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This chess game between Vandiver and Braden Baird was played at East Lansing,MI in 1978 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vandiver vs Braden Baird?
Vandiver vs Braden Baird (1978) finished 1-0, a win for Vandiver.
What opening was played in Vandiver vs Braden Baird?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (ECO C06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vandiver vs Braden Baird, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.