Pieter Claesen vs Zoltan Varga

TCh-BEL 2017-18, 2018 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).

Zoltan Varga2448½

Pieter Claesen2306½

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Game details

White: Pieter Claesen (2306)
Black: Zoltan Varga (2448)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-BEL 2017-18
Year: 2018
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pieter Claesen (2306) and Zoltan Varga (2448) was played at TCh-BEL 2017-18 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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 Pieter Claesen vs Zoltan Varga?

Pieter Claesen vs Zoltan Varga (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pieter Claesen vs Zoltan Varga?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).

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