John Raymond Markus vs Bas Van Gaalen

Virton Open, 1990 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91).

Bas Van Gaalen23951

John Raymond Markus23050

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Game details

White: John Raymond Markus (2305)
Black: Bas Van Gaalen (2395)
Result: 0–1
Event: Virton Open
Year: 1990
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Raymond Markus (2305) and Bas Van Gaalen (2395) was played at Virton Open in 1990 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (B91). 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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John Raymond Markus vs Bas Van Gaalen (1990) finished 0–1, a win for Bas Van Gaalen.

What opening was played in John Raymond Markus vs Bas Van Gaalen?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb Variation (ECO B91).

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