So, Wesley (2653) vs Hisler, Thomas (2247) : C65 Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Beverwijk Variation

Wesley So vs. Thomas Hisler
(USA, 2653) 1 - 0 (France, 2247)
[This is the ELO rating at the time the game was played]
Event: French Championship Top 12, 2012.06.04, Beverwijk Variation, Ruy Lopez (C65)

Black resigned • White is victorious

Opening
The opening played in this game is Beverwijk Variation, Ruy Lopez (ECO: C65), established by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Bc5. This is the second most frequently played parent class opening by Wesley So, used in more than 11% of his games. The C65 is also the second most frequently played parent class opening by Thomas Hisler, used in more than 16% of his games.

Endgame
This game has not reached endgame (the material valuation at the last move is 59 with 21 pieces left on the board).