Joel Benjamin vs Marc Esserman
World Open, 2009 · Result ½–½ · Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46).
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Game details
- White
- Joel Benjamin (2566)
- Black
- Marc Esserman (2409)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Open
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46)
About this chess game
This chess game between Joel Benjamin (2566) and Marc Esserman (2409) was played at World Open in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46). 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 Marc Esserman?
Joel Benjamin vs Marc Esserman (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Joel Benjamin vs Marc Esserman?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (ECO D46).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Joel Benjamin vs Marc Esserman, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.