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This chess game between Reiner Balke (1821) and Thomas Kalkhoff (1963) was played in 2012 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Italian Game (C50).
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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Reiner Balke vs Thomas Kalkhoff?
Reiner Balke vs Thomas Kalkhoff (2012) finished 1-0, a win for Reiner Balke.
What opening was played in Reiner Balke vs Thomas Kalkhoff?
The game opened with the Italian Game (ECO C50).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Reiner Balke vs Thomas Kalkhoff, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.