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This chess game between William Van Lear (1924) and John T Campbell was played at Virginia Ch closed in 1999 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Benko Gambit (A57).
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 William Van Lear vs John T Campbell?
William Van Lear vs John T Campbell (1999) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in William Van Lear vs John T Campbell?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit (ECO A57).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of William Van Lear vs John T Campbell, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.