Rafael 1981 Merino Garcia vs Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret
LIX Campeonato de Espana, 1994 · Result 0–1 · Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation (A89).
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Game details
- White
- Rafael 1981 Merino Garcia (1672)
- Black
- Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret (2315)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- LIX Campeonato de Espana
- Year
- 1994
- Opening
- Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation (A89)
About this chess game
This chess game between Rafael 1981 Merino Garcia (1672) and Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret (2315) was played at LIX Campeonato de Espana in 1994 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation (A89). 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 Rafael 1981 Merino Garcia vs Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret?
Rafael 1981 Merino Garcia vs Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret (1994) finished 0–1, a win for Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret.
What opening was played in Rafael 1981 Merino Garcia vs Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret?
The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Matulovic Variation (ECO A89).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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