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This chess game between James Watson (1561) and Mario Palma (1831) was played in 2009 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02).
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 James Watson vs Mario Palma?
James Watson vs Mario Palma (2009) finished 1-0, a win for James Watson.
What opening was played in James Watson vs Mario Palma?
The game opened with the French Defense: Advance Variation (ECO C02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James Watson vs Mario Palma, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.