Simon K Williams vs Pierre Laurent-Paoli

Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43).

Pierre Laurent-Paoli25390

Simon K Williams24341

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Game details

White: Simon K Williams (2434)
Black: Pierre Laurent-Paoli (2539)
Result: 1–0
Event: Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters
Year: 2025
Opening: Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43)

About this chess game

This chess game between Simon K Williams (2434) and Pierre Laurent-Paoli (2539) was played at Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43). 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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Who won Simon K Williams vs Pierre Laurent-Paoli?

Simon K Williams vs Pierre Laurent-Paoli (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Simon K Williams.

What opening was played in Simon K Williams vs Pierre Laurent-Paoli?

The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (ECO A43).

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