Tobias, Dr. Merk vs Markus, Dr. Oestreich

Corr, date unknown · Result 0–1 · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).

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Tobias, Dr. Merk21680

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Game details

White: Tobias, Dr. Merk (2168)
Black: Markus, Dr. Oestreich (2136)
Result: 0–1
Event: Corr
Opening: French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05)

About this chess game

This chess game between Tobias, Dr. Merk (2168) and Markus, Dr. Oestreich (2136) was played at Corr and finished 0–1. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05). 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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Tobias, Dr. Merk vs Markus, Dr. Oestreich finished 0–1, a win for Markus, Dr. Oestreich.

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The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO C05).

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