Thomas W. Ristoja vs Janne Mertanen

TCh-FIN 2009-10, 2009 · Result 0–1 · Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack (A75).

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Thomas W. Ristoja22050

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Game details

White: Thomas W. Ristoja (2205)
Black: Janne Mertanen (2292)
Result: 0–1
Event: TCh-FIN 2009-10
Year: 2009
Opening: Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack (A75)

About this chess game

This chess game between Thomas W. Ristoja (2205) and Janne Mertanen (2292) was played at TCh-FIN 2009-10 in 2009 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack (A75). 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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Thomas W. Ristoja vs Janne Mertanen (2009) finished 0–1, a win for Janne Mertanen.

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The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack (ECO A75).

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