Jean Francois vs Andrei Istratescu

7. St Quentin Open, 2004 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (A34).

Andrei Istratescu25871

Jean Francois19390

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Game details

White: Jean Francois (1939)
Black: Andrei Istratescu (2587)
Result: 0–1
Event: 7. St Quentin Open
Year: 2004
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (A34)

About this chess game

This chess game between Jean Francois (1939) and Andrei Istratescu (2587) was played at 7. St Quentin Open in 2004 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (A34). 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 Jean Francois vs Andrei Istratescu?

Jean Francois vs Andrei Istratescu (2004) finished 0–1, a win for Andrei Istratescu.

What opening was played in Jean Francois vs Andrei Istratescu?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (ECO A34).

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