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FIDE ID 4002040· born 1983 · last updated 5/12/2026
FIDE standard
1789
FIDE rapid
-
FIDE blitz
1839
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+0 =2 -3 · score20% · 5 games
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+0 =2 -1 · score33% · 3 games
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+0 =0 -2 · score0% · 2 games
Van de Walle,Rob
Vael,Steve(1665)0-1
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| Event | Games | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 33rd NATO Chess 2023 | 5 | 2023-09-04 to 2023-09-07 |
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