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This chess game between Hannes Rau (2325) and Oliver Kai Blank (2165) was played at BL2-Sued 0203 in 2002 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Slav Defense: Czech Variation (D17).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Hannes Rau vs Oliver Kai Blank?
Hannes Rau vs Oliver Kai Blank (2002) finished 1-0, a win for Hannes Rau.
What opening was played in Hannes Rau vs Oliver Kai Blank?
The game opened with the Slav Defense: Czech Variation (ECO D17).
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 Oliver Kai Blank, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.