Francois Mertens vs Sjaak Thijssen

Venlo, date unknown · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Sjaak Thijssen0

Francois Mertens14391

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Game details

White: Francois Mertens (1439)
Black: Sjaak Thijssen
Result: 1–0
Event: Venlo
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Francois Mertens (1439) and Sjaak Thijssen was played at Venlo and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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 Sjaak Thijssen finished 1–0, a win for Francois Mertens.

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The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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