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This chess game between Manfred Mathias (2355) and Vladimir Ivanovich Zaitsev (2380) was played at Corr MN/060 in 1998 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Manfred Mathias vs Vladimir Ivanovich Zaitsev?
Manfred Mathias vs Vladimir Ivanovich Zaitsev (1998) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Manfred Mathias vs Vladimir Ivanovich Zaitsev?
The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Manfred Mathias vs Vladimir Ivanovich Zaitsev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.