Alek Safarian vs Timothy Switzer
Australian Open, 1999 · Result ½–½ · Benko Gambit (A57).
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Game details
- White
- Alek Safarian (2100)
- Black
- Timothy Switzer
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Australian Open
- Year
- 1999
- Opening
- Benko Gambit (A57)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alek Safarian (2100) and Timothy Switzer was played at Australian Open in 1999 and finished ½–½. 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 Alek Safarian vs Timothy Switzer?
Alek Safarian vs Timothy Switzer (1999) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alek Safarian vs Timothy Switzer?
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 Alek Safarian vs Timothy Switzer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.