Benjamin Finegold vs Jesse Kraai

US Chess League 2011, 2011 · Result 1–0 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).

Jesse Kraai25140

Benjamin Finegold24881

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Game details

White: Benjamin Finegold (2488)
Black: Jesse Kraai (2514)
Result: 1–0
Event: US Chess League 2011
Year: 2011
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79)

About this chess game

This chess game between Benjamin Finegold (2488) and Jesse Kraai (2514) was played at US Chess League 2011 in 2011 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79). 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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Who won Benjamin Finegold vs Jesse Kraai?

Benjamin Finegold vs Jesse Kraai (2011) finished 1–0, a win for Benjamin Finegold.

What opening was played in Benjamin Finegold vs Jesse Kraai?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).

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