Jan Op de Laak vs Francois Mertens
Venlo, date unknown · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91).
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Game details
- White
- Jan Op de Laak (1735)
- Black
- Francois Mertens (1439)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Venlo
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91)
About this chess game
This chess game between Jan Op de Laak (1735) and Francois Mertens (1439) was played at Venlo and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91). 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Jan Op de Laak vs Francois Mertens?
Jan Op de Laak vs Francois Mertens finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Jan Op de Laak vs Francois Mertens?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (ECO C91).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jan Op de Laak vs Francois Mertens, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.