Nicholas Van der Nat vs David C Smerdon
ch-Commonwealth RSA-Open, 2011 · Result 1–0 · French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12).
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Game details
- White
- Nicholas Van der Nat (2308)
- Black
- David C Smerdon (2520)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- ch-Commonwealth RSA-Open
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nicholas Van der Nat (2308) and David C Smerdon (2520) was played at ch-Commonwealth RSA-Open in 2011 and finished 1–0. The opening was the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12). 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 Nicholas Van der Nat vs David C Smerdon?
Nicholas Van der Nat vs David C Smerdon (2011) finished 1–0, a win for Nicholas Van der Nat.
What opening was played in Nicholas Van der Nat vs David C Smerdon?
The game opened with the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (ECO C12).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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