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This chess game between Kent Nelson and John Kelly (2080) was played at USA Team Ch Amateur East in 2000 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Scandinavian Defense (B01).
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 Kent Nelson vs John Kelly?
Kent Nelson vs John Kelly (2000) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Kent Nelson vs John Kelly?
The game opened with the Scandinavian Defense (ECO B01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kent Nelson vs John Kelly, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.