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This chess game between James R Ellis (2165) and Robert Merton Jacobs (2418) was played at USA/C18/sf06 (USA) in 2008 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won James R Ellis vs Robert Merton Jacobs?
James R Ellis vs Robert Merton Jacobs (2008) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James R Ellis vs Robert Merton Jacobs?
The game opened with the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (ECO A11).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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