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This chess game between Santino Vivone (1983) and Jan Van Mechelen (2269) was played at TIPC Open in 2008 and finished 0-1. The opening was the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (C12).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Santino Vivone vs Jan Van Mechelen?
Santino Vivone vs Jan Van Mechelen (2008) finished 0-1, a win for Jan Van Mechelen.
What opening was played in Santino Vivone vs Jan Van Mechelen?
The game opened with the French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Duras Variation (ECO C12).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Santino Vivone vs Jan Van Mechelen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.