Michael Byrne vs Wolfgang Köstner
WS/M/678, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47).
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Game details
- White
- Michael Byrne (2225)
- Black
- Wolfgang Köstner (2292)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- WS/M/678
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47)
About this chess game
This chess game between Michael Byrne (2225) and Wolfgang Köstner (2292) was played at WS/M/678 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B47). 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 Michael Byrne vs Wolfgang Köstner?
Michael Byrne vs Wolfgang Köstner (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael Byrne vs Wolfgang Köstner?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B47).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael Byrne vs Wolfgang Köstner, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.