Niels Willems vs Andrei Sokolov

TCh-SUI 2019, 2019 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28).

Andrei Sokolov2155½

Niels Willems2330½

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Game details

White: Niels Willems (2330)
Black: Andrei Sokolov (2155)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-SUI 2019
Year: 2019
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28)

About this chess game

This chess game between Niels Willems (2330) and Andrei Sokolov (2155) was played at TCh-SUI 2019 in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28). 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 Niels Willems vs Andrei Sokolov?

Niels Willems vs Andrei Sokolov (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Niels Willems vs Andrei Sokolov?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (ECO A28).

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