Volker Blecken vs Thomas Zietlow

Dortmund Open I, 1993 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61).

Thomas Zietlow21360

Volker Blecken22001

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Game details

White: Volker Blecken (2200)
Black: Thomas Zietlow (2136)
Result: 1–0
Event: Dortmund Open I
Year: 1993
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61)

About this chess game

This chess game between Volker Blecken (2200) and Thomas Zietlow (2136) was played at Dortmund Open I in 1993 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61). 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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Volker Blecken vs Thomas Zietlow (1993) finished 1–0, a win for Volker Blecken.

What opening was played in Volker Blecken vs Thomas Zietlow?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (ECO D61).

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