Josef Hofene vs Thorsten Niering
Dortmund Open, 1987 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Josef Hofene
- Black
- Thorsten Niering (2113)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Dortmund Open
- Year
- 1987
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Josef Hofene and Thorsten Niering (2113) was played at Dortmund Open in 1987 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Josef Hofene vs Thorsten Niering?
Josef Hofene vs Thorsten Niering (1987) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Josef Hofene vs Thorsten Niering?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Josef Hofene vs Thorsten Niering, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.