Lars Ootes vs Michael Buscher

34. ECC Open 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B68).

Michael Buscher2393½

Lars Ootes2372½

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Game details

White: Lars Ootes (2372)
Black: Michael Buscher (2393)
Result: ½–½
Event: 34. ECC Open 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B68)

About this chess game

This chess game between Lars Ootes (2372) and Michael Buscher (2393) was played at 34. ECC Open 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B68). 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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Who won Lars Ootes vs Michael Buscher?

Lars Ootes vs Michael Buscher (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (ECO B68).

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