Mar Villanueva vs Herman C. Van Riemsdijk

Szmetan-Giardelli ITT GM, 2019 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97).

Herman C. Van Riemsdijk2245½

Mar Villanueva2486½

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Game details

White: Mar Villanueva (2486)
Black: Herman C. Van Riemsdijk (2245)
Result: ½–½
Event: Szmetan-Giardelli ITT GM
Year: 2019
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mar Villanueva (2486) and Herman C. Van Riemsdijk (2245) was played at Szmetan-Giardelli ITT GM in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97). 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 Mar Villanueva vs Herman C. Van Riemsdijk?

Mar Villanueva vs Herman C. Van Riemsdijk (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Mar Villanueva vs Herman C. Van Riemsdijk?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C97).

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