Herbert Rau vs Franz Sowa
1999 · Result 1–0 · French Defense: Advance Variation (C02).
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Game details
- White
- Herbert Rau (1822)
- Black
- Franz Sowa (1858)
- Result
- 1–0
- Year
- 1999
- Opening
- French Defense: Advance Variation (C02)
About this chess game
This chess game between Herbert Rau (1822) and Franz Sowa (1858) was played in 1999 and finished 1–0. The opening was the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02). 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Herbert Rau vs Franz Sowa?
Herbert Rau vs Franz Sowa (1999) finished 1–0, a win for Herbert Rau.
What opening was played in Herbert Rau vs Franz Sowa?
The game opened with the French Defense: Advance Variation (ECO C02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Herbert Rau vs Franz Sowa, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.