Lars Ootes vs Ali Bitalzadeh

Dutch Open, 2009 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

Ali Bitalzadeh2437½

Lars Ootes2384½

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Game details

White: Lars Ootes (2384)
Black: Ali Bitalzadeh (2437)
Result: ½–½
Event: Dutch Open
Year: 2009
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Lars Ootes (2384) and Ali Bitalzadeh (2437) was played at Dutch Open in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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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Who won Lars Ootes vs Ali Bitalzadeh?

Lars Ootes vs Ali Bitalzadeh (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Lars Ootes vs Ali Bitalzadeh?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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