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This chess game between Thomas Recktenwald and Elke Zimmer (1991) was played at Saarland Ch M qual1 in 2003 and finished 0-1. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (C06).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Thomas Recktenwald vs Elke Zimmer?
Thomas Recktenwald vs Elke Zimmer (2003) finished 0-1, a win for Elke Zimmer.
What opening was played in Thomas Recktenwald vs Elke Zimmer?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line (ECO C06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Thomas Recktenwald vs Elke Zimmer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.