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This chess game between Ernst Abel (2035) and Matthias P. Niesel (2255) was played at Oberliga Nord W 9798 in 1998 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ernst Abel vs Matthias P. Niesel?
Ernst Abel vs Matthias P. Niesel (1998) finished 1-0, a win for Ernst Abel.
What opening was played in Ernst Abel vs Matthias P. Niesel?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ernst Abel vs Matthias P. Niesel, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.