Matthew Clarke vs Ant Smirnov

52. Begonia Open 2016, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Pawn Game (D00).

Ant Smirnov2543½

Matthew Clarke1863½

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Game details

White: Matthew Clarke (1863)
Black: Ant Smirnov (2543)
Result: ½–½
Event: 52. Begonia Open 2016
Year: 2018
Opening: Queen's Pawn Game (D00)

About this chess game

This chess game between Matthew Clarke (1863) and Ant Smirnov (2543) was played at 52. Begonia Open 2016 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game (D00). 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 Matthew Clarke vs Ant Smirnov?

Matthew Clarke vs Ant Smirnov (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Matthew Clarke vs Ant Smirnov?

The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game (ECO D00).

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