James Aitken vs David John Shire
WECU-ch23, 1968 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).
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Game details
- White
- James Aitken
- Black
- David John Shire
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- WECU-ch23
- Year
- 1968
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96)
About this chess game
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). 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 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.