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This chess game between Herschel Dafal (1220) and Kurt, Dr. Essegern (2143) was played at Corr ch-DDR in 1984 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Breyer Variation (B39).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Herschel Dafal vs Kurt, Dr. Essegern?
Herschel Dafal vs Kurt, Dr. Essegern (1984) finished 0-1, a win for Kurt, Dr. Essegern.
What opening was played in Herschel Dafal vs Kurt, Dr. Essegern?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Breyer Variation (ECO B39).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Herschel Dafal vs Kurt, Dr. Essegern, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.