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This chess game between Bjorn Verstraate (1926) and Rob Kalkman (1898) was played in 2010 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Bjorn Verstraate vs Rob Kalkman?
Bjorn Verstraate vs Rob Kalkman (2010) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Bjorn Verstraate vs Rob Kalkman?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Bjorn Verstraate vs Rob Kalkman, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.