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This chess game between Richard Zhang (1692) and Ruud Van Hooff (2199) was played at SA-00609 in 2017 and finished 0-1. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Richard Zhang vs Ruud Van Hooff?
Richard Zhang vs Ruud Van Hooff (2017) finished 0-1, a win for Ruud Van Hooff.
What opening was played in Richard Zhang vs Ruud Van Hooff?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Richard Zhang vs Ruud Van Hooff, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.