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This chess game between Holger Mende (1899) and Sergey Tsapalin (1981) was played at 1. WCGD in 2011 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Slav Defense: Exchange Variation (D13).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Holger Mende vs Sergey Tsapalin?
Holger Mende vs Sergey Tsapalin (2011) finished 0-1, a win for Sergey Tsapalin.
What opening was played in Holger Mende vs Sergey Tsapalin?
The game opened with the Slav Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO D13).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Holger Mende vs Sergey Tsapalin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.