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This chess game between Robert J O Brien (1857) and Ian McDonald (1826) was played at GBR Ch Over 65 in 2015 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Indian Defense (A45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Robert J O Brien vs Ian McDonald?
Robert J O Brien vs Ian McDonald (2015) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Robert J O Brien vs Ian McDonald?
The game opened with the Indian Defense (ECO A45).
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