John Watson vs Judit Polgar
Cardoza US Open, 1998 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Geller Variation (A33).
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Game details
- White
- John Watson (2365)
- Black
- Judit Polgar (2665)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Cardoza US Open
- Year
- 1998
- Opening
- English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Geller Variation (A33)
About this chess game
This chess game between John Watson (2365) and Judit Polgar (2665) was played at Cardoza US Open in 1998 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Geller Variation (A33). 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 John Watson vs Judit Polgar?
John Watson vs Judit Polgar (1998) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Watson vs Judit Polgar?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Geller Variation (ECO A33).
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