Leif Karell vs Pieter Bierkens
Philadelphia NCC 33rd, 2002 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43).
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Game details
- White
- Leif Karell (2123)
- Black
- Pieter Bierkens (2245)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Philadelphia NCC 33rd
- Year
- 2002
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Leif Karell (2123) and Pieter Bierkens (2245) was played at Philadelphia NCC 33rd in 2002 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43). 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 Leif Karell vs Pieter Bierkens?
Leif Karell vs Pieter Bierkens (2002) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Leif Karell vs Pieter Bierkens?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (ECO B43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leif Karell vs Pieter Bierkens, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.