Viswanathan Anand vs Frans Mertens

Blerick, date unknown · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Capablanca Variation (D63).

Frans Mertens2079½

Viswanathan Anand2710½

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Game details

White: Viswanathan Anand (2710)
Black: Frans Mertens (2079)
Result: ½–½
Event: Blerick
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Capablanca Variation (D63)

About this chess game

This chess game between Viswanathan Anand (2710) and Frans Mertens (2079) was played at Blerick and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Capablanca Variation (D63). 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 Viswanathan Anand vs Frans Mertens?

Viswanathan Anand vs Frans Mertens finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Viswanathan Anand vs Frans Mertens?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Capablanca Variation (ECO D63).

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