Niels Van Happen vs Kobe Smeets
Open NK Rapid 2023, 2023 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).
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Game details
- White
- Niels Van Happen (1486)
- Black
- Kobe Smeets (2194)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Open NK Rapid 2023
- Year
- 2023
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48)
About this chess game
This chess game between Niels Van Happen (1486) and Kobe Smeets (2194) was played at Open NK Rapid 2023 in 2023 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48). 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 Niels Van Happen vs Kobe Smeets?
Niels Van Happen vs Kobe Smeets (2023) finished 0–1, a win for Kobe Smeets.
What opening was played in Niels Van Happen vs Kobe Smeets?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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