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This chess game between John Coleman (1949) and Volker Poenisch (1957) was played at Detroit, MI in 1997 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Coleman vs Volker Poenisch?
John Coleman vs Volker Poenisch (1997) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Coleman vs Volker Poenisch?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (ECO D41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Coleman vs Volker Poenisch, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.