Ralf Merkentrup vs Michael Stachel

St Ingbert Open, date unknown · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61).

Michael Stachel1

Ralf Merkentrup18930

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Game details

White: Ralf Merkentrup (1893)
Black: Michael Stachel
Result: 0–1
Event: St Ingbert Open
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ralf Merkentrup (1893) and Michael Stachel was played at St Ingbert Open and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61). 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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Ralf Merkentrup vs Michael Stachel finished 0–1, a win for Michael Stachel.

What opening was played in Ralf Merkentrup vs Michael Stachel?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (ECO D61).

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