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This chess game between B. Buktas and Tomas Mertens (1918) was played at Corr Copa Latina in 1996 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (B21).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won B. Buktas vs Tomas Mertens?
B. Buktas vs Tomas Mertens (1996) finished 1-0, a win for B. Buktas.
What opening was played in B. Buktas vs Tomas Mertens?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack (ECO B21).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of B. Buktas vs Tomas Mertens, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.