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This chess game between Leonid Shamkovich (2460) and Jon Kirby was played at Bay Area simul in 1985 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41).
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 Leonid Shamkovich vs Jon Kirby?
Leonid Shamkovich vs Jon Kirby (1985) finished 1-0, a win for Leonid Shamkovich.
What opening was played in Leonid Shamkovich vs Jon Kirby?
The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leonid Shamkovich vs Jon Kirby, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.