Ruben Smekens vs Raf Van Herck

2011 · Result 0–1 · Zukertort Opening (A05).

Raf Van Herck17281

Ruben Smekens18470

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Game details

White: Ruben Smekens (1847)
Black: Raf Van Herck (1728)
Result: 0–1
Year: 2011
Opening: Zukertort Opening (A05)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ruben Smekens (1847) and Raf Van Herck (1728) was played in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Zukertort Opening (A05). 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 Ruben Smekens vs Raf Van Herck?

Ruben Smekens vs Raf Van Herck (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Raf Van Herck.

What opening was played in Ruben Smekens vs Raf Van Herck?

The game opened with the Zukertort Opening (ECO A05).

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