John Donaldson vs Omar Cartagena

California Ch, 1996 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94).

Omar Cartagena23800

John Donaldson24201

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Game details

White: John Donaldson (2420)
Black: Omar Cartagena (2380)
Result: 1–0
Event: California Ch
Year: 1996
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Donaldson (2420) and Omar Cartagena (2380) was played at California Ch in 1996 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94). 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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Who won John Donaldson vs Omar Cartagena?

John Donaldson vs Omar Cartagena (1996) finished 1–0, a win for John Donaldson.

What opening was played in John Donaldson vs Omar Cartagena?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (ECO E94).

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