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This chess game between Joseph Shaffer and Bill Jacobson was played at Ohio Congress in 1973 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line (A65).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Joseph Shaffer vs Bill Jacobson?
Joseph Shaffer vs Bill Jacobson (1973) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Joseph Shaffer vs Bill Jacobson?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line (ECO A65).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Joseph Shaffer vs Bill Jacobson, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.