Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Hannes Rau vs Ralf Appel. 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 Hannes Rau (2462) and Ralf Appel (2521) was played at Bundesliga 2014-15 in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Benoni Defense (A56).
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 Hannes Rau games or Ralf Appel games? This Hannes Rau vs Ralf Appel 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 Benoni Defense.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Hannes Rau vs Ralf Appel?
Hannes Rau vs Ralf Appel (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Hannes Rau.
What opening was played in Hannes Rau vs Ralf Appel?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense (ECO A56).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Hannes Rau vs Ralf Appel, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.