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This chess game between Methodi Tomanov (1950) and Yohan Benitah (2325) was played at Lyon LOE Open in 2002 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Methodi Tomanov vs Yohan Benitah?
Methodi Tomanov vs Yohan Benitah (2002) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Methodi Tomanov vs Yohan Benitah?
The game opened with the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (ECO C12).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Methodi Tomanov vs Yohan Benitah, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.