Nathan Birnboim vs Markus Kunze

Lugano Open, 1989 · Result 1–0 · Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line (A64).

Markus Kunze22700

Nathan Birnboim23901

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Game details

White: Nathan Birnboim (2390)
Black: Markus Kunze (2270)
Result: 1–0
Event: Lugano Open
Year: 1989
Opening: Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line (A64)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nathan Birnboim (2390) and Markus Kunze (2270) was played at Lugano Open in 1989 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line (A64). 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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Nathan Birnboim vs Markus Kunze (1989) finished 1–0, a win for Nathan Birnboim.

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The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line (ECO A64).

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