Lionel Joyner vs Gary Basanta
Vancouver inv, 1987 · Result ½–½ · Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44).
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Game details
- White
- Lionel Joyner
- Black
- Gary Basanta (2215)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Vancouver inv
- Year
- 1987
- Opening
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44)
About this chess game
This chess game between Lionel Joyner and Gary Basanta (2215) was played at Vancouver inv in 1987 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A44). 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 Lionel Joyner vs Gary Basanta?
Lionel Joyner vs Gary Basanta (1987) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Lionel Joyner vs Gary Basanta?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (ECO A44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lionel Joyner vs Gary Basanta, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.