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This chess game between Joost Van Ruitenburg (2196) and Paul Van der Aalst was played at NED in 1996 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game (D00).
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 Paul Van der Aalst?
Joost Van Ruitenburg vs Paul Van der Aalst (1996) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Joost Van Ruitenburg vs Paul Van der Aalst?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game (ECO D00).
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 Paul Van der Aalst, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.