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FIDE ID 432571 · born 1960 · last updated 5/12/2026
Standard
1813
Rapid
1824
Blitz
1803
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Real tournament games of Francis P Best from public sources. Select a game to replay it on the board.
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+1 =6 -6 · score 31% · 13 games
As White
+1 =2 -4 · score 29% · 7 games
As Black
+0 =4 -2 · score 33% · 6 games
Cotton Gil(1911)
Best,Francis P(1810)½-½
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| Event | Games | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Masters | 9 | 2026-02-16 to 2026-02-22 |
| Isle of Wight Open 2024 | 4 | 2024-04-19 to 2024-04-21 |
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Sources: twic (13) - latest 2/22/2026
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