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This chess game between Thomas Esser (1963) and Christoph Xu was played at NRW holiday U16 in 2003 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Scotch Game (C45).
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 Thomas Esser vs Christoph Xu?
Thomas Esser vs Christoph Xu (2003) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Thomas Esser vs Christoph Xu?
The game opened with the Scotch Game (ECO C45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Thomas Esser vs Christoph Xu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.