Richard A Bates vs Alex Astaneh Lopez

4NCL Division 1b, 2020 · Result ½–½ · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76).

Alex Astaneh Lopez2441½

Richard A Bates2366½

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Game details

White: Richard A Bates (2366)
Black: Alex Astaneh Lopez (2441)
Result: ½–½
Event: 4NCL Division 1b
Year: 2020
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76)

About this chess game

This chess game between Richard A Bates (2366) and Alex Astaneh Lopez (2441) was played at 4NCL Division 1b in 2020 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (D76). 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 Richard A Bates vs Alex Astaneh Lopez?

Richard A Bates vs Alex Astaneh Lopez (2020) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Richard A Bates vs Alex Astaneh Lopez?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D76).

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