Heiko Mertens vs Ivan Cheparinov

Reykjavik ISL, Open 2012, 2011 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93).

Ivan Cheparinov26641

Heiko Mertens23480

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Game details

White: Heiko Mertens (2348)
Black: Ivan Cheparinov (2664)
Result: 0–1
Event: Reykjavik ISL, Open 2012
Year: 2011
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93)

About this chess game

This chess game between Heiko Mertens (2348) and Ivan Cheparinov (2664) was played at Reykjavik ISL, Open 2012 in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (B93). 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 Ivan Cheparinov (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Ivan Cheparinov.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation (ECO B93).

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