Daniel Sullivan vs Chris Doran

8. Crewe Congress 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Chris Doran1975½

Daniel Sullivan1909½

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Game details

White: Daniel Sullivan (1909)
Black: Chris Doran (1975)
Result: ½–½
Event: 8. Crewe Congress 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Daniel Sullivan (1909) and Chris Doran (1975) was played at 8. Crewe Congress 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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 Daniel Sullivan vs Chris Doran?

Daniel Sullivan vs Chris Doran (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Daniel Sullivan vs Chris Doran?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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