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This chess game between James J. McDonnell (1948) and Darshan Kumaresan (1764) was played in 2016 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack, Castling Line (C86).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won James J. McDonnell vs Darshan Kumaresan?
James J. McDonnell vs Darshan Kumaresan (2016) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James J. McDonnell vs Darshan Kumaresan?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Worrall Attack, Castling Line (ECO C86).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of James J. McDonnell vs Darshan Kumaresan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.