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This chess game between Thorben Retta and Michael Heyen was played at NRW Team Ch U18 9899 in 1998 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (D53).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Thorben Retta vs Michael Heyen?
Thorben Retta vs Michael Heyen (1998) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Thorben Retta vs Michael Heyen?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (ECO D53).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Thorben Retta vs Michael Heyen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.