Heinz Rettler vs Franz Helmsen

Plau am See (04.10.-12.10), 2004 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97).

Franz Helmsen2131½

Heinz Rettler2089½

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Game details

White: Heinz Rettler (2089)
Black: Franz Helmsen (2131)
Result: ½–½
Event: Plau am See (04.10.-12.10)
Year: 2004
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Heinz Rettler (2089) and Franz Helmsen (2131) was played at Plau am See (04.10.-12.10) in 2004 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C97). 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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Who won Heinz Rettler vs Franz Helmsen?

Heinz Rettler vs Franz Helmsen (2004) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Heinz Rettler vs Franz Helmsen?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C97).

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