David Byrne vs Pal Benko
El Paso ch-USA, 1973 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation (A20).
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Game details
- White
- David Byrne (2475)
- Black
- Pal Benko (2530)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- El Paso ch-USA
- Year
- 1973
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation (A20)
About this chess game
This chess game between David Byrne (2475) and Pal Benko (2530) was played at El Paso ch-USA in 1973 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation (A20). 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 David Byrne vs Pal Benko?
David Byrne vs Pal Benko (1973) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in David Byrne vs Pal Benko?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation (ECO A20).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of David Byrne vs Pal Benko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.