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This chess game between Christian Hardt (2170) and Alexander Schmidlechner (2254) was played at AUT Ch in 2002 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Christian Hardt vs Alexander Schmidlechner?
Christian Hardt vs Alexander Schmidlechner (2002) finished 0-1, a win for Alexander Schmidlechner.
What opening was played in Christian Hardt vs Alexander Schmidlechner?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B26).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Christian Hardt vs Alexander Schmidlechner, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.