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This chess game between Ben Vintioen (1903) and Ruben Smekens (1861) was played in 2012 and finished ½-½. The opening was the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (C31).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ben Vintioen vs Ruben Smekens?
Ben Vintioen vs Ruben Smekens (2012) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ben Vintioen vs Ruben Smekens?
The game opened with the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit (ECO C31).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ben Vintioen vs Ruben Smekens, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.