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This chess game between James Aitken and David John Shire was played at WECU-ch23 in 1968 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won James Aitken vs David John Shire?
James Aitken vs David John Shire (1968) finished 1-0, a win for James Aitken.
What opening was played in James Aitken vs David John Shire?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James Aitken vs David John Shire, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.