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This chess game between Christian Balz (1901) and Viktor Laufer was played at Scharbeutz in 1999 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41).
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 Christian Balz vs Viktor Laufer?
Christian Balz vs Viktor Laufer (1999) finished 1-0, a win for Christian Balz.
What opening was played in Christian Balz vs Viktor Laufer?
The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Christian Balz vs Viktor Laufer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.