John Donaldson vs Samson Benen
World Open 31st, 2003 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).
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Game details
- White
- John Donaldson (2440)
- Black
- Samson Benen (2271)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Open 31st
- Year
- 2003
- Opening
- Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04)
About this chess game
This chess game between John Donaldson (2440) and Samson Benen (2271) was played at World Open 31st in 2003 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04). 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 John Donaldson vs Samson Benen?
John Donaldson vs Samson Benen (2003) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Donaldson vs Samson Benen?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E04).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Donaldson vs Samson Benen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.