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This chess game between Kobe Smeets (2383) and Polle Van Arendonk (1982) was played at Dutch Youth U18 2025 in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kobe Smeets vs Polle Van Arendonk?
Kobe Smeets vs Polle Van Arendonk (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Kobe Smeets.
What opening was played in Kobe Smeets vs Polle Van Arendonk?
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 Polle Van Arendonk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.