Richard Berendsen vs Lucien Van Beek

NED, 1996 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line (B85).

Lucien Van Beek2210½

Richard Berendsen2215½

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Game details

White: Richard Berendsen (2215)
Black: Lucien Van Beek (2210)
Result: ½–½
Event: NED
Year: 1996
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line (B85)

About this chess game

This chess game between Richard Berendsen (2215) and Lucien Van Beek (2210) was played at NED in 1996 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line (B85). 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 Berendsen vs Lucien Van Beek?

Richard Berendsen vs Lucien Van Beek (1996) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Richard Berendsen vs Lucien Van Beek?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line (ECO B85).

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