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This chess game between James J. McDonnell (1845) and Miguel Branco Palhas (1412) was played in 2018 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won James J. McDonnell vs Miguel Branco Palhas?
James J. McDonnell vs Miguel Branco Palhas (2018) finished 1-0, a win for James J. McDonnell.
What opening was played in James J. McDonnell vs Miguel Branco Palhas?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (ECO C77).
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 Miguel Branco Palhas, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.