Nienke van den Brink vs Christian C. Strachan

Xtracon Chess Open 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (A03).

Christian C. Strachan1938½

Nienke van den Brink1686½

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Game details

White: Nienke van den Brink (1686)
Black: Christian C. Strachan (1938)
Result: ½–½
Event: Xtracon Chess Open 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (A03)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nienke van den Brink (1686) and Christian C. Strachan (1938) was played at Xtracon Chess Open 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (A03). 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 Nienke van den Brink vs Christian C. Strachan?

Nienke van den Brink vs Christian C. Strachan (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Nienke van den Brink vs Christian C. Strachan?

The game opened with the Bird Opening: Dutch Variation (ECO A03).

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