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This chess game between Thomas Heiberg (2250) and Svein Johannessen (2390) was played at Sigurd Svedenborg Memorial in 1979 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Bernstein Defense (E59).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Thomas Heiberg vs Svein Johannessen?
Thomas Heiberg vs Svein Johannessen (1979) finished 0-1, a win for Svein Johannessen.
What opening was played in Thomas Heiberg vs Svein Johannessen?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Bernstein Defense (ECO E59).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Thomas Heiberg vs Svein Johannessen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.