Boris Gelfand vs Loek Van Wely
15. ETC, 2005 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).
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Game details
- White
- Boris Gelfand (2724)
- Black
- Loek Van Wely (2655)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 15. ETC
- Year
- 2005
- Opening
- Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04)
About this chess game
This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2724) and Loek Van Wely (2655) was played at 15. ETC in 2005 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04). 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 Boris Gelfand vs Loek Van Wely?
Boris Gelfand vs Loek Van Wely (2005) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Loek Van Wely?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E04).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Gelfand vs Loek Van Wely, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.