Thijmen Smith vs Yohan Benitah

Cappelle la Grande FRA, 27. Open, 2011 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93).

Yohan Benitah23891

Thijmen Smith21430

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Game details

White: Thijmen Smith (2143)
Black: Yohan Benitah (2389)
Result: 0–1
Event: Cappelle la Grande FRA, 27. Open
Year: 2011
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93)

About this chess game

This chess game between Thijmen Smith (2143) and Yohan Benitah (2389) was played at Cappelle la Grande FRA, 27. Open in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93). 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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Thijmen Smith vs Yohan Benitah (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Yohan Benitah.

What opening was played in Thijmen Smith vs Yohan Benitah?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (ECO B93).

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