van Essen vs Tom De Ruiter
NED/SC2008/S (NED), 2008 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98).
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Game details
- White
- van Essen (1932)
- Black
- Tom De Ruiter (2148)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- NED/SC2008/S (NED)
- Year
- 2008
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98)
About this chess game
This chess game between van Essen (1932) and Tom De Ruiter (2148) was played at NED/SC2008/S (NED) in 2008 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98). 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 van Essen vs Tom De Ruiter?
van Essen vs Tom De Ruiter (2008) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in van Essen vs Tom De Ruiter?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B98).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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