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This chess game between Ralf Lau (2440) and John Henningsen (1894) was played at Germany in 1979 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41).
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 Ralf Lau vs John Henningsen?
Ralf Lau vs John Henningsen (1979) finished 1-0, a win for Ralf Lau.
What opening was played in Ralf Lau vs John Henningsen?
The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ralf Lau vs John Henningsen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.