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This chess game between Xavier Mastalerz (2224) and Bob Merx (2025) was played at 35. ECC Open 2019 in 2019 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation (A30).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Xavier Mastalerz vs Bob Merx?
Xavier Mastalerz vs Bob Merx (2019) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Xavier Mastalerz vs Bob Merx?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation (ECO A30).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Xavier Mastalerz vs Bob Merx, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.