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This chess game between Christopher Ottway (1951) and Gerd Held (1396) was played in 2014 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Christopher Ottway vs Gerd Held?
Christopher Ottway vs Gerd Held (2014) finished 1-0, a win for Christopher Ottway.
What opening was played in Christopher Ottway vs Gerd Held?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (ECO A36).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Christopher Ottway vs Gerd Held, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.