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).
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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).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Joost Van Ruitenburg vs Jan Balje, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.