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This chess game between Brian Vella (1487) and Peter Dawson was played at Dubai UAE in 1986 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense (C00).
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 Brian Vella vs Peter Dawson?
Brian Vella vs Peter Dawson (1986) finished 1-0, a win for Brian Vella.
What opening was played in Brian Vella vs Peter Dawson?
The game opened with the French Defense (ECO C00).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Brian Vella vs Peter Dawson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.