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This chess game between Joachim Raabe (2101) and Etienne Andreas Mertens (1659) was played at Troisdorf Open in 2005 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Joachim Raabe vs Etienne Andreas Mertens?
Joachim Raabe vs Etienne Andreas Mertens (2005) finished 1-0, a win for Joachim Raabe.
What opening was played in Joachim Raabe vs Etienne Andreas Mertens?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (ECO A36).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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