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This chess game between Frank Mertens (1821) and Sven-Holger Akstinat (2162) was played in 2008 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Scandinavian Defense (B01).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Frank Mertens vs Sven-Holger Akstinat?
Frank Mertens vs Sven-Holger Akstinat (2008) finished 0-1, a win for Sven-Holger Akstinat.
What opening was played in Frank Mertens vs Sven-Holger Akstinat?
The game opened with the Scandinavian Defense (ECO B01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Frank Mertens vs Sven-Holger Akstinat, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.