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This chess game between Francois Van der Merwe and Ross Kimbarovsky was played at Trio 393.1 in 1997 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (C62).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Francois Van der Merwe vs Ross Kimbarovsky?
Francois Van der Merwe vs Ross Kimbarovsky (1997) finished 0-1, a win for Ross Kimbarovsky.
What opening was played in Francois Van der Merwe vs Ross Kimbarovsky?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense (ECO C62).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Francois Van der Merwe vs Ross Kimbarovsky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.