Nicolas Giurgiu vs Bill Van der Velde
London Open, 2004 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73).
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Game details
- White
- Nicolas Giurgiu (1930)
- Black
- Bill Van der Velde (1821)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- London Open
- Year
- 2004
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nicolas Giurgiu (1930) and Bill Van der Velde (1821) was played at London Open in 2004 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73). 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 Nicolas Giurgiu vs Bill Van der Velde?
Nicolas Giurgiu vs Bill Van der Velde (2004) finished 1–0, a win for Nicolas Giurgiu.
What opening was played in Nicolas Giurgiu vs Bill Van der Velde?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (ECO B73).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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