Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Samy Desbonnes vs Eric Marathee. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Samy Desbonnes (2221) and Eric Marathee (2068) was played at Paris Ch Open in 1999 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).
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.
Looking for more Samy Desbonnes games or Eric Marathee games? This Samy Desbonnes vs Eric Marathee encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Samy Desbonnes vs Eric Marathee?
Samy Desbonnes vs Eric Marathee (1999) finished 1-0, a win for Samy Desbonnes.
What opening was played in Samy Desbonnes vs Eric Marathee?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Samy Desbonnes vs Eric Marathee, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.