Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Marc Mertens vs Jon Blackburn. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Marc Mertens (2120) and Jon Blackburn (1792) was played at 45. Olympiad 2024 in 2024 and finished 0-1. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06).
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.
Looking for more Marc Mertens games or Jon Blackburn games? This Marc Mertens vs Jon Blackburn encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Marc Mertens vs Jon Blackburn?
Marc Mertens vs Jon Blackburn (2024) finished 0-1, a win for Jon Blackburn.
What opening was played in Marc Mertens vs Jon Blackburn?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (ECO C06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Marc Mertens vs Jon Blackburn, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.