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This chess game between Tim Schmelter (1910) and Wolfgang Olbricht (1914) was played at SVM Ch in 1998 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (C05).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Tim Schmelter vs Wolfgang Olbricht?
Tim Schmelter vs Wolfgang Olbricht (1998) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Tim Schmelter vs Wolfgang Olbricht?
The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO C05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Tim Schmelter vs Wolfgang Olbricht, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.