Donald Byrne vs Bjorn Sigurjonsson
Wijk aan Zee, 1980 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84).
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Game details
- White
- Donald Byrne
- Black
- Bjorn Sigurjonsson (2270)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Wijk aan Zee
- Year
- 1980
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84)
About this chess game
This chess game between Donald Byrne and Bjorn Sigurjonsson (2270) was played at Wijk aan Zee in 1980 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84). 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 Donald Byrne vs Bjorn Sigurjonsson?
Donald Byrne vs Bjorn Sigurjonsson (1980) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Donald Byrne vs Bjorn Sigurjonsson?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (ECO B84).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Donald Byrne vs Bjorn Sigurjonsson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.