Cornel Matei vs Herbert Kruse

FICGS__CHESS__WCH_ROUND_ROBIN_FINAL__000015, 2017 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (B80).

Herbert Kruse21881

Cornel Matei22230

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Game details

White: Cornel Matei (2223)
Black: Herbert Kruse (2188)
Result: 0–1
Event: FICGS__CHESS__WCH_ROUND_ROBIN_FINAL__000015
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (B80)

About this chess game

This chess game between Cornel Matei (2223) and Herbert Kruse (2188) was played at FICGS__CHESS__WCH_ROUND_ROBIN_FINAL__000015 in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (B80). 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 Cornel Matei vs Herbert Kruse?

Cornel Matei vs Herbert Kruse (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Herbert Kruse.

What opening was played in Cornel Matei vs Herbert Kruse?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation (ECO B80).

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