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This chess game between Ben A Wood (1924) and Gabriel Birzu (1885) was played at EU/SC-OR/266 in 2018 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ben A Wood vs Gabriel Birzu?
Ben A Wood vs Gabriel Birzu (2018) finished 1-0, a win for Ben A Wood.
What opening was played in Ben A Wood vs Gabriel Birzu?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ben A Wood vs Gabriel Birzu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.