Conor O`Donnell vs Alvaro Valdes Escobar

Irish New Year Norm IM, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54).

Alvaro Valdes Escobar2372½

Conor O`Donnell2334½

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Game details

White: Conor O`Donnell (2334)
Black: Alvaro Valdes Escobar (2372)
Result: ½–½
Event: Irish New Year Norm IM
Year: 2018
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54)

About this chess game

This chess game between Conor O`Donnell (2334) and Alvaro Valdes Escobar (2372) was played at Irish New Year Norm IM in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54). 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 Conor O`Donnell vs Alvaro Valdes Escobar?

Conor O`Donnell vs Alvaro Valdes Escobar (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Conor O`Donnell vs Alvaro Valdes Escobar?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (ECO B54).

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