Kobe Smeets vs Mathias Philipsen
TCh-BEL 2025-26, 2026 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).
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Game details
- White
- Kobe Smeets (2314)
- Black
- Mathias Philipsen (2307)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- TCh-BEL 2025-26
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96)
About this chess game
This chess game between Kobe Smeets (2314) and Mathias Philipsen (2307) was played at TCh-BEL 2025-26 in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96). 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 Kobe Smeets vs Mathias Philipsen?
Kobe Smeets vs Mathias Philipsen (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Kobe Smeets vs Mathias Philipsen?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kobe Smeets vs Mathias Philipsen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.