Francois Mertens vs Jan Op de Laak

Venlo, date unknown · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (A23).

Jan Op de Laak1735½

Francois Mertens1439½

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Game details

White: Francois Mertens (1439)
Black: Jan Op de Laak (1735)
Result: ½–½
Event: Venlo
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (A23)

About this chess game

This chess game between Francois Mertens (1439) and Jan Op de Laak (1735) was played at Venlo and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (A23). 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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Francois Mertens vs Jan Op de Laak finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Francois Mertens vs Jan Op de Laak?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (ECO A23).

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