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This chess game between Marcel Van Herck (1962) and Gennadii Topchii (2012) was played at TCh-EUR Senior +65 2025 in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Marcel Van Herck vs Gennadii Topchii?
Marcel Van Herck vs Gennadii Topchii (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Marcel Van Herck.
What opening was played in Marcel Van Herck vs Gennadii Topchii?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
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 Gennadii Topchii, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.