Joel Banawa vs Brandon Jacobson
St Louis Norm Congress GM, 2019 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- Joel Banawa (2396)
- Black
- Brandon Jacobson (2503)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- St Louis Norm Congress GM
- Year
- 2019
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Joel Banawa (2396) and Brandon Jacobson (2503) was played at St Louis Norm Congress GM in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Joel Banawa vs Brandon Jacobson?
Joel Banawa vs Brandon Jacobson (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Joel Banawa vs Brandon Jacobson?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Joel Banawa vs Brandon Jacobson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.