Lajos Portisch vs Pal Benko
Bobby Fischer Memorial Rapid, 2008 · Result 1–0 · Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45).
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Game details
- White
- Lajos Portisch (2530)
- Black
- Pal Benko (2408)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Bobby Fischer Memorial Rapid
- Year
- 2008
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Lajos Portisch (2530) and Pal Benko (2408) was played at Bobby Fischer Memorial Rapid in 2008 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45). 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 Lajos Portisch vs Pal Benko?
Lajos Portisch vs Pal Benko (2008) finished 1–0, a win for Lajos Portisch.
What opening was played in Lajos Portisch vs Pal Benko?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (ECO D45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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