Roy Ervin vs Pal Benko
Lone Pine Open, 1976 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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Game details
- White
- Roy Ervin (2320)
- Black
- Pal Benko (2480)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Lone Pine Open
- Year
- 1976
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)
About this chess game
This chess game between Roy Ervin (2320) and Pal Benko (2480) was played at Lone Pine Open in 1976 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40). 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 Roy Ervin vs Pal Benko?
Roy Ervin vs Pal Benko (1976) finished 0–1, a win for Pal Benko.
What opening was played in Roy Ervin vs Pal Benko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Roy Ervin vs Pal Benko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.