Nico Cortlever vs Pal Benko
Hoogovens, 1970 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense (B20).
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Game details
- White
- Nico Cortlever
- Black
- Pal Benko
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Hoogovens
- Year
- 1970
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense (B20)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nico Cortlever and Pal Benko was played at Hoogovens in 1970 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense (B20). 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 Nico Cortlever vs Pal Benko?
Nico Cortlever vs Pal Benko (1970) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Nico Cortlever vs Pal Benko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense (ECO B20).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nico Cortlever vs Pal Benko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.