Rafael Rodriguez Lopez vs Tom Rydstrom

FSIM March 2020, 2020 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense, Panov System (C99).

Tom Rydstrom2248½

Rafael Rodriguez Lopez2210½

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Game details

White: Rafael Rodriguez Lopez (2210)
Black: Tom Rydstrom (2248)
Result: ½–½
Event: FSIM March 2020
Year: 2020
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense, Panov System (C99)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rafael Rodriguez Lopez (2210) and Tom Rydstrom (2248) was played at FSIM March 2020 in 2020 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense, Panov System (C99). 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 Rafael Rodriguez Lopez vs Tom Rydstrom?

Rafael Rodriguez Lopez vs Tom Rydstrom (2020) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Rafael Rodriguez Lopez vs Tom Rydstrom?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense, Panov System (ECO C99).

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