Luca Pontiroli vs Philipp Merth

Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer, 2026 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Philipp Merth1838½

Luca Pontiroli1701½

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Game details

White: Luca Pontiroli (1701)
Black: Philipp Merth (1838)
Result: ½–½
Event: Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer
Year: 2026
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Luca Pontiroli (1701) and Philipp Merth (1838) was played at Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). 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 Luca Pontiroli vs Philipp Merth?

Luca Pontiroli vs Philipp Merth (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Luca Pontiroli vs Philipp Merth?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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