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This chess game between Eric Sakurai (2022) and Joel Banawa (2282) was played at Los Angeles, Open Oct 2006 in 2006 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Benoni Defense (A61).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Eric Sakurai vs Joel Banawa?
Eric Sakurai vs Joel Banawa (2006) finished 0-1, a win for Joel Banawa.
What opening was played in Eric Sakurai vs Joel Banawa?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense (ECO A61).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Eric Sakurai vs Joel Banawa, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.