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This chess game between Marcel Van Herck (2156) and Joost Michielsen (2409) was played at 40. Eastman Open 2017 in 2017 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Marcel Van Herck vs Joost Michielsen?
Marcel Van Herck vs Joost Michielsen (2017) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Marcel Van Herck vs Joost Michielsen?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Marcel Van Herck vs Joost Michielsen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.