Herbert Seidman vs Pal Benko
New York ch-USA, 1959 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26).
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Game details
- White
- Herbert Seidman
- Black
- Pal Benko
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- New York ch-USA
- Year
- 1959
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26)
About this chess game
This chess game between Herbert Seidman and Pal Benko was played at New York ch-USA in 1959 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26). 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 Herbert Seidman vs Pal Benko?
Herbert Seidman vs Pal Benko (1959) finished 0–1, a win for Pal Benko.
What opening was played in Herbert Seidman vs Pal Benko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B26).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Herbert Seidman vs Pal Benko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.