Hannes Stefansson vs Marc Esserman

Reykjavik Open 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88).

Marc Esserman2426½

Hannes Stefansson2560½

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Game details

White: Hannes Stefansson (2560)
Black: Marc Esserman (2426)
Result: ½–½
Event: Reykjavik Open 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hannes Stefansson (2560) and Marc Esserman (2426) was played at Reykjavik Open 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88). 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 Hannes Stefansson vs Marc Esserman?

Hannes Stefansson vs Marc Esserman (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Hannes Stefansson vs Marc Esserman?

The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (ECO A88).

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