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This chess game between Juergen Rau (2157) and Thomas Rothermel (1297) was played at Oberliga Wuert 9900 in 1999 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation (E33).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Juergen Rau vs Thomas Rothermel?
Juergen Rau vs Thomas Rothermel (1999) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Juergen Rau vs Thomas Rothermel?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation (ECO E33).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Juergen Rau vs Thomas Rothermel, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.