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This chess game between James Kelly (1612) and Toshio Imai was played at Michigan Reserve Open in 1999 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Indian Defense (A45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won James Kelly vs Toshio Imai?
James Kelly vs Toshio Imai (1999) finished 1-0, a win for James Kelly.
What opening was played in James Kelly vs Toshio Imai?
The game opened with the Indian Defense (ECO A45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James Kelly vs Toshio Imai, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.