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This chess game between Merlin Maenken (2165) and Vasile Carafizi (2134) was played at 40. ECC Open 2025 in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Merlin Maenken vs Vasile Carafizi?
Merlin Maenken vs Vasile Carafizi (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Merlin Maenken.
What opening was played in Merlin Maenken vs Vasile Carafizi?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (ECO D35).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Merlin Maenken vs Vasile Carafizi, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.