Nico Zwirs vs Valentin Buckels

Dutch Open 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17).

Valentin Buckels23130

Nico Zwirs23991

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Game details

White: Nico Zwirs (2399)
Black: Valentin Buckels (2313)
Result: 1–0
Event: Dutch Open 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17)

About this chess game

This chess game between Nico Zwirs (2399) and Valentin Buckels (2313) was played at Dutch Open 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17). 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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Who won Nico Zwirs vs Valentin Buckels?

Nico Zwirs vs Valentin Buckels (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Nico Zwirs.

What opening was played in Nico Zwirs vs Valentin Buckels?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (ECO A17).

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