Joe Varley vs Tianyi (Jack) Liu

English Open 2024, 2024 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).

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Joe Varley19480

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Game details

White: Joe Varley (1948)
Black: Tianyi (Jack) Liu (2051)
Result: 0–1
Event: English Open 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)

About this chess game

This chess game between Joe Varley (1948) and Tianyi (Jack) Liu (2051) was played at English Open 2024 in 2024 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49). 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 Joe Varley vs Tianyi (Jack) Liu?

Joe Varley vs Tianyi (Jack) Liu (2024) finished 0–1, a win for Tianyi (Jack) Liu.

What opening was played in Joe Varley vs Tianyi (Jack) Liu?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).

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