Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Jean-Marc Degraeve vs Jan Helmer. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Jean-Marc Degraeve (2487) and Jan Helmer (2245) was played at 42e Open International de Cappelle in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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.
Looking for more Jean-Marc Degraeve games or Jan Helmer games? This Jean-Marc Degraeve vs Jan Helmer encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: Closed.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jean-Marc Degraeve vs Jan Helmer?
Jean-Marc Degraeve vs Jan Helmer (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Jean-Marc Degraeve.
What opening was played in Jean-Marc Degraeve vs Jan Helmer?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jean-Marc Degraeve vs Jan Helmer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.