Klaus de Francesco vs Roland Knechtel

TCh-AUT 2 West 2011-12, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Roland Knechtel2217½

Klaus de Francesco2271½

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Game details

White: Klaus de Francesco (2271)
Black: Roland Knechtel (2217)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-AUT 2 West 2011-12
Year: 2012
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Klaus de Francesco (2271) and Roland Knechtel (2217) was played at TCh-AUT 2 West 2011-12 in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). 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 Klaus de Francesco vs Roland Knechtel?

Klaus de Francesco vs Roland Knechtel (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Klaus de Francesco vs Roland Knechtel?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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