Thomas Abel vs Niklas van der Valk
Heusenstamm Schloss Open, 2019 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16).
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Game details
- White
- Thomas Abel (2342)
- Black
- Niklas van der Valk (2133)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Heusenstamm Schloss Open
- Year
- 2019
- Opening
- Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16)
About this chess game
This chess game between Thomas Abel (2342) and Niklas van der Valk (2133) was played at Heusenstamm Schloss Open in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (E16). 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 Thomas Abel vs Niklas van der Valk?
Thomas Abel vs Niklas van der Valk (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Thomas Abel vs Niklas van der Valk?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Yates Variation (ECO E16).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Thomas Abel vs Niklas van der Valk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.