Nicolas Giffard vs Maurice Bessenay

1973 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Maurice Bessenay1189½

Nicolas Giffard2270½

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Game details

White: Nicolas Giffard (2270)
Black: Maurice Bessenay (1189)
Result: ½–½
Year: 1973
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nicolas Giffard (2270) and Maurice Bessenay (1189) was played in 1973 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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 Nicolas Giffard vs Maurice Bessenay?

Nicolas Giffard vs Maurice Bessenay (1973) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Nicolas Giffard vs Maurice Bessenay?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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