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This chess game between Pal Benko (2408) and Kenneth Smith (2370) was played at Casual in 1972 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41).
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 Kenneth Smith?
Pal Benko vs Kenneth Smith (1972) finished 1-0, a win for Pal Benko.
What opening was played in Pal Benko vs Kenneth Smith?
The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).
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 Kenneth Smith, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.