Joel Benjamin vs Larry Christiansen
2002 US Championship, 2002 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78).
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Game details
- White
- Joel Benjamin (2596)
- Black
- Larry Christiansen (2577)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 2002 US Championship
- Year
- 2002
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78)
About this chess game
This chess game between Joel Benjamin (2596) and Larry Christiansen (2577) was played at 2002 US Championship in 2002 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78). 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 Benjamin vs Larry Christiansen?
Joel Benjamin vs Larry Christiansen (2002) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Joel Benjamin vs Larry Christiansen?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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