Joseph A. McDonnell vs Benjamin Halvorsen

Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50).

Benjamin Halvorsen19951

Joseph A. McDonnell16010

Notation · 36 moves

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Game details

White: Joseph A. McDonnell (1601)
Black: Benjamin Halvorsen (1995)
Result: 0–1
Event: Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid
Year: 2026
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50)

About this chess game

This chess game between Joseph A. McDonnell (1601) and Benjamin Halvorsen (1995) was played at Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50). 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 Joseph A. McDonnell vs Benjamin Halvorsen?

Joseph A. McDonnell vs Benjamin Halvorsen (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Benjamin Halvorsen.

What opening was played in Joseph A. McDonnell vs Benjamin Halvorsen?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (ECO B50).

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