Philip McCrea vs Fernando Balza

QB.2002.0.00016, 2002 · Result 1–0 · Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line (A77).

Fernando Balza18200

Philip McCrea18001

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Game details

White: Philip McCrea (1800)
Black: Fernando Balza (1820)
Result: 1–0
Event: QB.2002.0.00016
Year: 2002
Opening: Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line (A77)

About this chess game

This chess game between Philip McCrea (1800) and Fernando Balza (1820) was played at QB.2002.0.00016 in 2002 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line (A77). 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 Philip McCrea vs Fernando Balza?

Philip McCrea vs Fernando Balza (2002) finished 1–0, a win for Philip McCrea.

What opening was played in Philip McCrea vs Fernando Balza?

The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line (ECO A77).

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