Piet J van der Houwen vs John Thorn Leeson

NBC, 2003 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

John Thorn Leeson2191½

Piet J van der Houwen2537½

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Game details

White: Piet J van der Houwen (2537)
Black: John Thorn Leeson (2191)
Result: ½–½
Event: NBC
Year: 2003
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Piet J van der Houwen (2537) and John Thorn Leeson (2191) was played at NBC in 2003 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Piet J van der Houwen vs John Thorn Leeson?

Piet J van der Houwen vs John Thorn Leeson (2003) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Piet J van der Houwen vs John Thorn Leeson?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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