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This chess game between Ray O'Rourke (1997) and Ben Palmer (1958) was played at IRL Ch 2014 in 2014 and finished 0-1. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ray O'Rourke vs Ben Palmer?
Ray O'Rourke vs Ben Palmer (2014) finished 0-1, a win for Ben Palmer.
What opening was played in Ray O'Rourke vs Ben Palmer?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO C05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ray O'Rourke vs Ben Palmer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.