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This chess game between R. Given and Michael Skidmore was played at Grand Rapids Open in 1989 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won R. Given vs Michael Skidmore?
R. Given vs Michael Skidmore (1989) finished 0-1, a win for Michael Skidmore.
What opening was played in R. Given vs Michael Skidmore?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (ECO D61).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of R. Given vs Michael Skidmore, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.