Kobe Smeets vs Valery Kazakouski

60. Groningen Open 2024, 2024 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Valery Kazakouski25671

Kobe Smeets23490

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Game details

White: Kobe Smeets (2349)
Black: Valery Kazakouski (2567)
Result: 0–1
Event: 60. Groningen Open 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Kobe Smeets (2349) and Valery Kazakouski (2567) was played at 60. Groningen Open 2024 in 2024 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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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Who won Kobe Smeets vs Valery Kazakouski?

Kobe Smeets vs Valery Kazakouski (2024) finished 0–1, a win for Valery Kazakouski.

What opening was played in Kobe Smeets vs Valery Kazakouski?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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