Mark Van Essen vs Richard Berendsen

NED, 1996 · Result 0–1 · Alekhine Defense (B02).

Richard Berendsen22151

Mark Van Essen21880

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Game details

White: Mark Van Essen (2188)
Black: Richard Berendsen (2215)
Result: 0–1
Event: NED
Year: 1996
Opening: Alekhine Defense (B02)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mark Van Essen (2188) and Richard Berendsen (2215) was played at NED in 1996 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Alekhine Defense (B02). 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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Who won Mark Van Essen vs Richard Berendsen?

Mark Van Essen vs Richard Berendsen (1996) finished 0–1, a win for Richard Berendsen.

What opening was played in Mark Van Essen vs Richard Berendsen?

The game opened with the Alekhine Defense (ECO B02).

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