Juan Gustavo Mercader Martínez vs John Ballow

WLS/Inv/7 (WLS), 2018 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).

John Ballow2416½

Juan Gustavo Mercader Martínez2400½

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Game details

White: Juan Gustavo Mercader Martínez (2400)
Black: John Ballow (2416)
Result: ½–½
Event: WLS/Inv/7 (WLS)
Year: 2018
Opening: French Defense: Classical Variation (C11)

About this chess game

This chess game between Juan Gustavo Mercader Martínez (2400) and John Ballow (2416) was played at WLS/Inv/7 (WLS) in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11). 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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Frequently asked questions

Who won Juan Gustavo Mercader Martínez vs John Ballow?

Juan Gustavo Mercader Martínez vs John Ballow (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Juan Gustavo Mercader Martínez vs John Ballow?

The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).

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