Philippe Kerkhof vs Bert Van der Linden

Brussels Tch-BEL, 1997 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).

Bert Van der Linden2350½

Philippe Kerkhof2250½

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Game details

White: Philippe Kerkhof (2250)
Black: Bert Van der Linden (2350)
Result: ½–½
Event: Brussels Tch-BEL
Year: 1997
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)

About this chess game

This chess game between Philippe Kerkhof (2250) and Bert Van der Linden (2350) was played at Brussels Tch-BEL in 1997 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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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Philippe Kerkhof vs Bert Van der Linden (1997) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Philippe Kerkhof vs Bert Van der Linden?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).

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