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This chess game between Max Illingworth (2517) and Heiko Mertens (2309) was played at PokerStars IoM Masters in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (A01).
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 Max Illingworth vs Heiko Mertens?
Max Illingworth vs Heiko Mertens (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Max Illingworth.
What opening was played in Max Illingworth vs Heiko Mertens?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (ECO A01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Max Illingworth vs Heiko Mertens, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.