Mikhail Botvinnik vs Alejandro Barenbaum

Moscow, 1959 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

Alejandro Barenbaum2240½

Mikhail Botvinnik2215½

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Game details

White: Mikhail Botvinnik (2215)
Black: Alejandro Barenbaum (2240)
Result: ½–½
Event: Moscow
Year: 1959
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Botvinnik (2215) and Alejandro Barenbaum (2240) was played at Moscow in 1959 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). 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 Mikhail Botvinnik vs Alejandro Barenbaum?

Mikhail Botvinnik vs Alejandro Barenbaum (1959) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Mikhail Botvinnik vs Alejandro Barenbaum?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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