Michael Verstraete vs Lauri Makela
European Chess Club Cup | Open Boards 163+, 2024 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26).
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Game details
- White
- Michael Verstraete (1912)
- Black
- Lauri Makela (2098)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- European Chess Club Cup | Open Boards 163+
- Year
- 2024
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26)
About this chess game
This chess game between Michael Verstraete (1912) and Lauri Makela (2098) was played at European Chess Club Cup | Open Boards 163+ in 2024 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26). 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 Michael Verstraete vs Lauri Makela?
Michael Verstraete vs Lauri Makela (2024) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael Verstraete vs Lauri Makela?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B26).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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