Wilhelm Steinitz vs Jan Esser
Simul, 28b, 1896 · Result ½–½ · King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (C36).
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Game details
- White
- Wilhelm Steinitz
- Black
- Jan Esser
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Simul, 28b
- Year
- 1896
- Opening
- King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (C36)
About this chess game
This chess game between Wilhelm Steinitz and Jan Esser was played at Simul, 28b in 1896 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (C36). 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 Wilhelm Steinitz vs Jan Esser?
Wilhelm Steinitz vs Jan Esser (1896) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Wilhelm Steinitz vs Jan Esser?
The game opened with the King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (ECO C36).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Wilhelm Steinitz vs Jan Esser, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.