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This chess game between Francois Merand (1701) and Didier Fretel (1707) was played at Rohde Open 2nd in 2002 and finished ½-½. The opening was the King's Pawn Game: Maróczy Defense (B07).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Francois Merand vs Didier Fretel?
Francois Merand vs Didier Fretel (2002) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Francois Merand vs Didier Fretel?
The game opened with the King's Pawn Game: Maróczy Defense (ECO B07).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Francois Merand vs Didier Fretel, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.