Holger Borchers vs Wilfried Kurth
World Cup IX Final, 1998 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).
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Game details
- White
- Holger Borchers (2480)
- Black
- Wilfried Kurth (2510)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Cup IX Final
- Year
- 1998
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Holger Borchers (2480) and Wilfried Kurth (2510) was played at World Cup IX Final in 1998 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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 Holger Borchers vs Wilfried Kurth?
Holger Borchers vs Wilfried Kurth (1998) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Holger Borchers vs Wilfried Kurth?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Holger Borchers vs Wilfried Kurth, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.