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This chess game between Francois Mertens (1439) and Geert Van der Stricht (2404) was played at 1. Open in 2002 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game (D00).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Francois Mertens vs Geert Van der Stricht?
Francois Mertens vs Geert Van der Stricht (2002) finished 0-1, a win for Geert Van der Stricht.
What opening was played in Francois Mertens vs Geert Van der Stricht?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game (ECO D00).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Francois Mertens vs Geert Van der Stricht, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.