Mark Van Essen vs Rob Van Helvoort
NED Ch Open, 2003 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01).
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Game details
- White
- Mark Van Essen (2188)
- Black
- Rob Van Helvoort (2186)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- NED Ch Open
- Year
- 2003
- Opening
- French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mark Van Essen (2188) and Rob Van Helvoort (2186) was played at NED Ch Open in 2003 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01). 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 Mark Van Essen vs Rob Van Helvoort?
Mark Van Essen vs Rob Van Helvoort (2003) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mark Van Essen vs Rob Van Helvoort?
The game opened with the French Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO C01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mark Van Essen vs Rob Van Helvoort, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.