This chess game between Reinhard Giese (2099) and Thomas Retzlaff (1880) was played in 2018 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense (D07).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Reinhard Giese vs Thomas Retzlaff?
Reinhard Giese vs Thomas Retzlaff (2018) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Reinhard Giese vs Thomas Retzlaff?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Chigorin Defense (ECO D07).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Reinhard Giese vs Thomas Retzlaff, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.