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This chess game between Francisco Emilio Benitez and Emmanuel Thomson was played at Moscow ol (Men) fin-C in 1956 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Francisco Emilio Benitez vs Emmanuel Thomson?
Francisco Emilio Benitez vs Emmanuel Thomson (1956) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Francisco Emilio Benitez vs Emmanuel Thomson?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Francisco Emilio Benitez vs Emmanuel Thomson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.