David Byrne vs Lajos Portisch
San Antonio, 1972 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation (A22).
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Game details
- White
- David Byrne (2470)
- Black
- Lajos Portisch (2640)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- San Antonio
- Year
- 1972
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation (A22)
About this chess game
This chess game between David Byrne (2470) and Lajos Portisch (2640) was played at San Antonio in 1972 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation (A22). 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 Lajos Portisch?
David Byrne vs Lajos Portisch (1972) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in David Byrne vs Lajos Portisch?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation (ECO A22).
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 Lajos Portisch, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.