Charles Van Buskirk vs Jaan Ehlvest

Continental Open, 2000 · Result 0–1 · Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99).

Jaan Ehlvest26271

Charles Van Buskirk23070

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Game details

White: Charles Van Buskirk (2307)
Black: Jaan Ehlvest (2627)
Result: 0–1
Event: Continental Open
Year: 2000
Opening: Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99)

About this chess game

This chess game between Charles Van Buskirk (2307) and Jaan Ehlvest (2627) was played at Continental Open in 2000 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99). 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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Charles Van Buskirk vs Jaan Ehlvest (2000) finished 0–1, a win for Jaan Ehlvest.

What opening was played in Charles Van Buskirk vs Jaan Ehlvest?

The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (ECO D99).

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