John Donaldson vs Gregory Kotlyar

Lera Spring Open, date unknown · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94).

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John Donaldson24101

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Game details

White: John Donaldson (2410)
Black: Gregory Kotlyar (2275)
Result: 1–0
Event: Lera Spring Open
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Positional Defense (E94)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Donaldson (2410) and Gregory Kotlyar (2275) was played at Lera Spring Open 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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John Donaldson vs Gregory Kotlyar finished 1–0, a win for John Donaldson.

What opening was played in John Donaldson vs Gregory Kotlyar?

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

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