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This chess game between Kari Nieminen (2119) and Arie Van den Hoogen (1968) was played at 31. ECC Open 2015 in 2015 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kari Nieminen vs Arie Van den Hoogen?
Kari Nieminen vs Arie Van den Hoogen (2015) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Kari Nieminen vs Arie Van den Hoogen?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kari Nieminen vs Arie Van den Hoogen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.