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This chess game between Horst Harke (1870) and Gerd Essig (1744) was played in 2014 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20).
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 Horst Harke vs Gerd Essig?
Horst Harke vs Gerd Essig (2014) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Horst Harke vs Gerd Essig?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO D20).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Horst Harke vs Gerd Essig, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.