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FIDE ID 1012819 · born 1977 · last updated 5/12/2026
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Real tournament games of Mark Van Essen from public sources. Select a game to replay it on the board.
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+4 =2 -13 · score 26% · 19 games
As White
+2 =1 -7 · score 25% · 10 games
As Black
+2 =1 -6 · score 28% · 9 games
Karpenko,Anton(2219)
Van Essen,M(2176)0-1
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| Event | Games | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Titled Tue 24th Jun Early | 4 | 2025-06-24 |
| Titled Tue 16th Jul Early | 3 | 2024-07-16 |
| Titled Tue 31st Oct Early | 5 | 2023-10-31 |
| Titled Tue 24th Oct Early | 7 | 2023-10-24 |
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We already found 19 of Van Essen’s real games in public databases. No PGNs needed: one click shortlists public accounts with similar opening choices.
Sources: twic (19) - latest 6/24/2025
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