Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Steffen Hoffmann vs Michael Merkl. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Steffen Hoffmann (1417) and Michael Merkl (1548) was played at 7. Arber Open 2018 in 2018 and finished 1-0. The opening was the East Indian Defense (A48).
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.
Looking for more Steffen Hoffmann games or Michael Merkl games? This Steffen Hoffmann vs Michael Merkl encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the East Indian Defense.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Steffen Hoffmann vs Michael Merkl?
Steffen Hoffmann vs Michael Merkl (2018) finished 1-0, a win for Steffen Hoffmann.
What opening was played in Steffen Hoffmann vs Michael Merkl?
The game opened with the East Indian Defense (ECO A48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Steffen Hoffmann vs Michael Merkl, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.