Matthew Beelby vs John Donaldson
New York, 1989 · Result 0–1 · Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense (A78).
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Game details
- White
- Matthew Beelby (2260)
- Black
- John Donaldson (2395)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- New York
- Year
- 1989
- Opening
- Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense (A78)
About this chess game
This chess game between Matthew Beelby (2260) and John Donaldson (2395) was played at New York in 1989 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense (A78). 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 Matthew Beelby vs John Donaldson?
Matthew Beelby vs John Donaldson (1989) finished 0–1, a win for John Donaldson.
What opening was played in Matthew Beelby vs John Donaldson?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense (ECO A78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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