Nelson Americo Silva vs Cecile H. Van Der Merwe

40. Olympiad women, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (A03).

Cecile H. Van Der Merwe2038½

Nelson Americo Silva1872½

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Game details

White: Nelson Americo Silva (1872)
Black: Cecile H. Van Der Merwe (2038)
Result: ½–½
Event: 40. Olympiad women
Year: 2012
Opening: Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (A03)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nelson Americo Silva (1872) and Cecile H. Van Der Merwe (2038) was played at 40. Olympiad women in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (A03). 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 Nelson Americo Silva vs Cecile H. Van Der Merwe?

Nelson Americo Silva vs Cecile H. Van Der Merwe (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Nelson Americo Silva vs Cecile H. Van Der Merwe?

The game opened with the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (ECO A03).

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