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This chess game between Khaled Tbourbi (2270) and Paul Mertens was played in 1969 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84).
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 Khaled Tbourbi vs Paul Mertens?
Khaled Tbourbi vs Paul Mertens (1969) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Khaled Tbourbi vs Paul Mertens?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C84).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Khaled Tbourbi vs Paul Mertens, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.