Gary Basanta vs Lionel Joyner
Northwest inv, 1989 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).
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Game details
- White
- Gary Basanta (2260)
- Black
- Lionel Joyner
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Northwest inv
- Year
- 1989
- Opening
- French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05)
About this chess game
This chess game between Gary Basanta (2260) and Lionel Joyner was played at Northwest inv in 1989 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05). 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 Gary Basanta vs Lionel Joyner?
Gary Basanta vs Lionel Joyner (1989) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Gary Basanta vs Lionel Joyner?
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 Gary Basanta vs Lionel Joyner, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.