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This chess game between John Kirby and William R Orton (2265) was played at San Jose in 1987 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense (B15).
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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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Kirby vs William R Orton?
John Kirby vs William R Orton (1987) finished 0-1, a win for William R Orton.
What opening was played in John Kirby vs William R Orton?
The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense (ECO B15).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Kirby vs William R Orton, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.