Sam Ivanov vs Alexander Khalifman
St.Petersburg, 1997 · Result ½–½ · Benko Gambit (A57).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Ivanov (2515)
- Black
- Alexander Khalifman (2650)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- St.Petersburg
- Year
- 1997
- Opening
- Benko Gambit (A57)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Ivanov (2515) and Alexander Khalifman (2650) was played at St.Petersburg in 1997 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 Sam Ivanov vs Alexander Khalifman?
Sam Ivanov vs Alexander Khalifman (1997) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sam Ivanov vs Alexander Khalifman?
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 Sam Ivanov vs Alexander Khalifman, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.