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This chess game between Kurt Matthias (1731) and Vitali Zeldin (1872) was played at Dortmund op-B in 2004 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kurt Matthias vs Vitali Zeldin?
Kurt Matthias vs Vitali Zeldin (2004) finished 0-1, a win for Vitali Zeldin.
What opening was played in Kurt Matthias vs Vitali Zeldin?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (ECO C87).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kurt Matthias vs Vitali Zeldin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.