Volker Blecken vs Paul Van der Sterren
Wichern Open, 1997 · Result 0–1 · Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46).
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Game details
- White
- Volker Blecken (2225)
- Black
- Paul Van der Sterren (2555)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Wichern Open
- Year
- 1997
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46)
About this chess game
This chess game between Volker Blecken (2225) and Paul Van der Sterren (2555) was played at Wichern Open in 1997 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (D46). 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 Volker Blecken vs Paul Van der Sterren?
Volker Blecken vs Paul Van der Sterren (1997) finished 0–1, a win for Paul Van der Sterren.
What opening was played in Volker Blecken vs Paul Van der Sterren?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense (ECO D46).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Volker Blecken vs Paul Van der Sterren, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.