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This chess game between Kurt Krause and Rudolf Elstner was played in 1955 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C75).
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 Kurt Krause vs Rudolf Elstner?
Kurt Krause vs Rudolf Elstner (1955) finished 1-0, a win for Kurt Krause.
What opening was played in Kurt Krause vs Rudolf Elstner?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C75).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kurt Krause vs Rudolf Elstner, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.