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This chess game between Berthold Koch and Otto Ruester was played at Jena ch DDR and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C73).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Berthold Koch vs Otto Ruester?
Berthold Koch vs Otto Ruester finished 1-0, a win for Berthold Koch.
What opening was played in Berthold Koch vs Otto Ruester?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C73).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Berthold Koch vs Otto Ruester, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.