John Merriman vs Erik 2006 Blomqvist

London Classic Open 2016, 2016 · Result 0–1 · Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45).

Erik 2006 Blomqvist15311

John Merriman22430

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Game details

White: John Merriman (2243)
Black: Erik 2006 Blomqvist (1531)
Result: 0–1
Event: London Classic Open 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45)

About this chess game

This chess game between John Merriman (2243) and Erik 2006 Blomqvist (1531) was played at London Classic Open 2016 in 2016 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45). 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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Who won John Merriman vs Erik 2006 Blomqvist?

John Merriman vs Erik 2006 Blomqvist (2016) finished 0–1, a win for Erik 2006 Blomqvist.

What opening was played in John Merriman vs Erik 2006 Blomqvist?

The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (ECO D45).

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