Catalin Ionescu vs Ioan Biriescu
Predeal, 1988 · Result ½–½ · Benko Gambit (A57).
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Game details
- White
- Catalin Ionescu (1570)
- Black
- Ioan Biriescu (2380)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Predeal
- Year
- 1988
- Opening
- Benko Gambit (A57)
About this chess game
This chess game between Catalin Ionescu (1570) and Ioan Biriescu (2380) was played at Predeal in 1988 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Benko Gambit (A57). 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 Catalin Ionescu vs Ioan Biriescu?
Catalin Ionescu vs Ioan Biriescu (1988) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Catalin Ionescu vs Ioan Biriescu?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit (ECO A57).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Catalin Ionescu vs Ioan Biriescu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.