Ove Ekebjaerg vs Horst Rittner

WC16 Final, 1999 · Result ½–½ · French Defense (C00).

Horst Rittner2601½

Ove Ekebjaerg2635½

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Game details

White: Ove Ekebjaerg (2635)
Black: Horst Rittner (2601)
Result: ½–½
Event: WC16 Final
Year: 1999
Opening: French Defense (C00)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ove Ekebjaerg (2635) and Horst Rittner (2601) was played at WC16 Final in 1999 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense (C00). 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

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Ove Ekebjaerg vs Horst Rittner (1999) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ove Ekebjaerg vs Horst Rittner?

The game opened with the French Defense (ECO C00).

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