Pal Benko vs Lawrence Gilden
El Paso ch-USA, 1973 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense (B27).
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Game details
- White
- Pal Benko (2530)
- Black
- Lawrence Gilden (2375)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- El Paso ch-USA
- Year
- 1973
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense (B27)
About this chess game
This chess game between Pal Benko (2530) and Lawrence Gilden (2375) was played at El Paso ch-USA in 1973 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense (B27). 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 Pal Benko vs Lawrence Gilden?
Pal Benko vs Lawrence Gilden (1973) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pal Benko vs Lawrence Gilden?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense (ECO B27).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Pal Benko vs Lawrence Gilden, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.