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This chess game between Ruud Van Hooff (2265) and Herbert Kruse (2203) was played at FICGS__CHESS__WCH_SEMI_FINAL_1__000026 in 2023 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ruud Van Hooff vs Herbert Kruse?
Ruud Van Hooff vs Herbert Kruse (2023) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruud Van Hooff vs Herbert Kruse?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ruud Van Hooff vs Herbert Kruse, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.