Brian Reilly was an Irish chess master, writer, and magazine editor active in the early-to-mid 20th century. Born in 1901, he contributed to chess both over the board and through his literary work, with a fondness for the Dutch Defence.

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A97Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4...... Qe85 games

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