Maurice Bessenay vs Stephen Balmer
1972 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12).
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Game details
- White
- Maurice Bessenay (1189)
- Black
- Stephen Balmer (2010)
- Result
- ½–½
- Year
- 1972
- Opening
- French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12)
About this chess game
This chess game between Maurice Bessenay (1189) and Stephen Balmer (2010) was played in 1972 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12). 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 Maurice Bessenay vs Stephen Balmer?
Maurice Bessenay vs Stephen Balmer (1972) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Maurice Bessenay vs Stephen Balmer?
The game opened with the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (ECO C12).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Maurice Bessenay vs Stephen Balmer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.