Heiko Mertens vs Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson

Reykjavik Open, 2012 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77).

Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson21750

Heiko Mertens23011

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Game details

White: Heiko Mertens (2301)
Black: Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson (2175)
Result: 1–0
Event: Reykjavik Open
Year: 2012
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77)

About this chess game

This chess game between Heiko Mertens (2301) and Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson (2175) was played at Reykjavik Open in 2012 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (C77). 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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Heiko Mertens vs Bjorn Freyr Bjornsson (2012) finished 1–0, a win for Heiko Mertens.

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The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation (ECO C77).

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