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This chess game between Santiago Barbeito and Esteban Merlo was played at FANEBA Mayor Open in 2002 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed (E06).
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 Santiago Barbeito vs Esteban Merlo?
Santiago Barbeito vs Esteban Merlo (2002) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Santiago Barbeito vs Esteban Merlo?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed (ECO E06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Santiago Barbeito vs Esteban Merlo, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.