Sondre Merkesvik vs Bjorn Holm Birkisson

26. EY BU16 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05).

Bjorn Holm Birkisson1908½

Sondre Merkesvik2228½

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Game details

White: Sondre Merkesvik (2228)
Black: Bjorn Holm Birkisson (1908)
Result: ½–½
Event: 26. EY BU16 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sondre Merkesvik (2228) and Bjorn Holm Birkisson (1908) was played at 26. EY BU16 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05). 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

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Sondre Merkesvik vs Bjorn Holm Birkisson (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Sondre Merkesvik vs Bjorn Holm Birkisson?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (ECO E05).

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