Matthew Bengtson vs Rodion Rubenchik

29. World Open, 2001 · Result ½–½ · Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Lundin Variation (D47).

Rodion Rubenchik2316½

Matthew Bengtson2303½

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Game details

White: Matthew Bengtson (2303)
Black: Rodion Rubenchik (2316)
Result: ½–½
Event: 29. World Open
Year: 2001
Opening: Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Lundin Variation (D47)

About this chess game

This chess game between Matthew Bengtson (2303) and Rodion Rubenchik (2316) was played at 29. World Open in 2001 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Lundin Variation (D47). 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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Who won Matthew Bengtson vs Rodion Rubenchik?

Matthew Bengtson vs Rodion Rubenchik (2001) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Matthew Bengtson vs Rodion Rubenchik?

The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Lundin Variation (ECO D47).

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