Luke Freeman vs Simon-Alexandru Barbu

Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13).

Simon-Alexandru Barbu2051½

Luke Freeman1867½

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Game details

White: Luke Freeman (1867)
Black: Simon-Alexandru Barbu (2051)
Result: ½–½
Event: Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters
Year: 2025
Opening: Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13)

About this chess game

This chess game between Luke Freeman (1867) and Simon-Alexandru Barbu (2051) was played at Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13). 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 Luke Freeman vs Simon-Alexandru Barbu?

Luke Freeman vs Simon-Alexandru Barbu (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Luke Freeman vs Simon-Alexandru Barbu?

The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO B13).

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