Horst Rittner vs Achim Soltau
WC16 Final, 1999 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26).
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Game details
- White
- Horst Rittner (2601)
- Black
- Achim Soltau (1998)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- WC16 Final
- Year
- 1999
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26)
About this chess game
This chess game between Horst Rittner (2601) and Achim Soltau (1998) was played at WC16 Final in 1999 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26). 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 Horst Rittner vs Achim Soltau?
Horst Rittner vs Achim Soltau (1999) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Horst Rittner vs Achim Soltau?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B26).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Horst Rittner vs Achim Soltau, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.