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This chess game between Jimmy E. Irvin (2230) and Michael Koch (2025) was played at EM/M/GT/A007 in 1997 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Jimmy E. Irvin vs Michael Koch?
Jimmy E. Irvin vs Michael Koch (1997) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Jimmy E. Irvin vs Michael Koch?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (ECO D38).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jimmy E. Irvin vs Michael Koch, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.