Raphael Fontaine vs Roland Bircher

Zagan wch-jr, 1997 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation (B70).

Roland Bircher2185½

Raphael Fontaine2395½

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Game details

White: Raphael Fontaine (2395)
Black: Roland Bircher (2185)
Result: ½–½
Event: Zagan wch-jr
Year: 1997
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation (B70)

About this chess game

This chess game between Raphael Fontaine (2395) and Roland Bircher (2185) was played at Zagan wch-jr in 1997 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation (B70). 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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Who won Raphael Fontaine vs Roland Bircher?

Raphael Fontaine vs Roland Bircher (1997) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Raphael Fontaine vs Roland Bircher?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation (ECO B70).

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