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This chess game between Paul Jaekel and Gabriel Mertens was played in 1993 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01).
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 Paul Jaekel vs Gabriel Mertens?
Paul Jaekel vs Gabriel Mertens (1993) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Paul Jaekel vs Gabriel Mertens?
The game opened with the French Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO C01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Paul Jaekel vs Gabriel Mertens, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.