Geert Van der Stricht vs Erik Smit

32. Taminco Open, 2009 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense (D51).

Erik Smit2278½

Geert Van der Stricht2393½

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Game details

White: Geert Van der Stricht (2393)
Black: Erik Smit (2278)
Result: ½–½
Event: 32. Taminco Open
Year: 2009
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense (D51)

About this chess game

This chess game between Geert Van der Stricht (2393) and Erik Smit (2278) was played at 32. Taminco Open in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense (D51). 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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Geert Van der Stricht vs Erik Smit (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense (ECO D51).

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