This chess game between John Courtney (1962) and Jon Egil Rawell (2025) was played at Dublin Easter Masters in 2012 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Benoni Defense (A56).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Courtney vs Jon Egil Rawell?
John Courtney vs Jon Egil Rawell (2012) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Courtney vs Jon Egil Rawell?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense (ECO A56).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Courtney vs Jon Egil Rawell, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.