Paul Van der Sterren vs Stephen Balmer
1972 · Result 1–0 · Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).
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Game details
- White
- Paul Van der Sterren (2370)
- Black
- Stephen Balmer (2010)
- Result
- 1–0
- Year
- 1972
- Opening
- Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08)
About this chess game
This chess game between Paul Van der Sterren (2370) and Stephen Balmer (2010) was played in 1972 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08). 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 Paul Van der Sterren vs Stephen Balmer?
Paul Van der Sterren vs Stephen Balmer (1972) finished 1–0, a win for Paul Van der Sterren.
What opening was played in Paul Van der Sterren vs Stephen Balmer?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Paul Van der Sterren vs Stephen Balmer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.