Ja Ophoff vs Donovan Van den Heever

RSA Ch, 2009 · Result ½–½ · Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Hungarian Attack (D92).

Donovan Van den Heever2266½

Ja Ophoff2273½

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Game details

White: Ja Ophoff (2273)
Black: Donovan Van den Heever (2266)
Result: ½–½
Event: RSA Ch
Year: 2009
Opening: Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Hungarian Attack (D92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ja Ophoff (2273) and Donovan Van den Heever (2266) was played at RSA Ch in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Hungarian Attack (D92). 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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Ja Ophoff vs Donovan Van den Heever (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ja Ophoff vs Donovan Van den Heever?

The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation, Hungarian Attack (ECO D92).

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