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This chess game between Michael I Connor (1572) and James J. McDonnell (1758) was played at 29. 4NCL Congress in 2023 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense (D78).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael I Connor vs James J. McDonnell?
Michael I Connor vs James J. McDonnell (2023) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael I Connor vs James J. McDonnell?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Classical Variation, Original Defense (ECO D78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael I Connor vs James J. McDonnell, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.