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This chess game between Franz Fabian (1876) and Bernd Thalmeier (2025) was played in 2017 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation (E33).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Franz Fabian vs Bernd Thalmeier?
Franz Fabian vs Bernd Thalmeier (2017) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Franz Fabian vs Bernd Thalmeier?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation (ECO E33).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Franz Fabian vs Bernd Thalmeier, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.