Alexander De Smet vs Bob Van Praet
Corr, 1987 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).
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Game details
- White
- Alexander De Smet (1417)
- Black
- Bob Van Praet
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Corr
- Year
- 1987
- Opening
- English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexander De Smet (1417) and Bob Van Praet was played at Corr in 1987 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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 Alexander De Smet vs Bob Van Praet?
Alexander De Smet vs Bob Van Praet (1987) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexander De Smet vs Bob Van Praet?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexander De Smet vs Bob Van Praet, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.