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This chess game between Rico Steffen (1897) and Michael Sielaff (2098) was played in 2010 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Benoni Defense (A56).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Rico Steffen vs Michael Sielaff?
Rico Steffen vs Michael Sielaff (2010) finished 1-0, a win for Rico Steffen.
What opening was played in Rico Steffen vs Michael Sielaff?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense (ECO A56).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Rico Steffen vs Michael Sielaff, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.