James J. McDonnell vs Benedikt Pitel

Hull 4NCL Congress, 2024 · Result 0–1 · Caro-Kann Defense (B12).

Benedikt Pitel17961

James J. McDonnell18210

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Game details

White: James J. McDonnell (1821)
Black: Benedikt Pitel (1796)
Result: 0–1
Event: Hull 4NCL Congress
Year: 2024
Opening: Caro-Kann Defense (B12)

About this chess game

This chess game between James J. McDonnell (1821) and Benedikt Pitel (1796) was played at Hull 4NCL Congress in 2024 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense (B12). 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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Who won James J. McDonnell vs Benedikt Pitel?

James J. McDonnell vs Benedikt Pitel (2024) finished 0–1, a win for Benedikt Pitel.

What opening was played in James J. McDonnell vs Benedikt Pitel?

The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense (ECO B12).

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