Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Nick Messerschmidt vs Stefan Koch. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Nick Messerschmidt (2026) and Stefan Koch (1965) was played in 2008 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Lundin Variation (D47).
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.
Looking for more Nick Messerschmidt games or Stefan Koch games? This Nick Messerschmidt vs Stefan Koch encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Lundin Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Nick Messerschmidt vs Stefan Koch?
Nick Messerschmidt vs Stefan Koch (2008) finished 1-0, a win for Nick Messerschmidt.
What opening was played in Nick Messerschmidt vs Stefan Koch?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Lundin Variation (ECO D47).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nick Messerschmidt vs Stefan Koch, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.