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This chess game between Simon Blanchard (1634) and Danial Rachid (1947) was played in 2009 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Benko Gambit (A57).
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 Simon Blanchard vs Danial Rachid?
Simon Blanchard vs Danial Rachid (2009) finished 0-1, a win for Danial Rachid.
What opening was played in Simon Blanchard vs Danial Rachid?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit (ECO A57).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Simon Blanchard vs Danial Rachid, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.