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This chess game between Malte Ibs (1918) and Jan Mertin (2025) was played in 2005 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line (A65).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Malte Ibs vs Jan Mertin?
Malte Ibs vs Jan Mertin (2005) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Malte Ibs vs Jan Mertin?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line (ECO A65).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Malte Ibs vs Jan Mertin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.