Markus Riesen vs Karen Petrosian
Volksbank, 1996 · Result 0–1 · Benko Gambit (A57).
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Game details
- White
- Markus Riesen (2046)
- Black
- Karen Petrosian (2375)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Volksbank
- Year
- 1996
- Opening
- Benko Gambit (A57)
About this chess game
This chess game between Markus Riesen (2046) and Karen Petrosian (2375) was played at Volksbank in 1996 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Benko Gambit (A57). 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 Markus Riesen vs Karen Petrosian?
Markus Riesen vs Karen Petrosian (1996) finished 0–1, a win for Karen Petrosian.
What opening was played in Markus Riesen vs Karen Petrosian?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit (ECO A57).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Markus Riesen vs Karen Petrosian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.