Joost Van Ruitenburg vs Jan Balje

Dutch League 2017-18, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02).

Jan Balje2192½

Joost Van Ruitenburg2324½

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Game details

White: Joost Van Ruitenburg (2324)
Black: Jan Balje (2192)
Result: ½–½
Event: Dutch League 2017-18
Year: 2018
Opening: Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02)

About this chess game

This chess game between Joost Van Ruitenburg (2324) and Jan Balje (2192) was played at Dutch League 2017-18 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02). 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 Joost Van Ruitenburg vs Jan Balje?

Joost Van Ruitenburg vs Jan Balje (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Joost Van Ruitenburg vs Jan Balje?

The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (ECO D02).

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