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This chess game between Christian Russ (1591) and Murugan Thiruchelvam (2156) was played at St.Helier Open in 1998 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Fianchetto Variation (D66).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Christian Russ vs Murugan Thiruchelvam?
Christian Russ vs Murugan Thiruchelvam (1998) finished 1-0, a win for Christian Russ.
What opening was played in Christian Russ vs Murugan Thiruchelvam?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Fianchetto Variation (ECO D66).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Christian Russ vs Murugan Thiruchelvam, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.