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This chess game between Lothar Stergar (1966) and Lars Hammann was played in 1997 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov Defense (C93).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lothar Stergar vs Lars Hammann?
Lothar Stergar vs Lars Hammann (1997) finished 1-0, a win for Lothar Stergar.
What opening was played in Lothar Stergar vs Lars Hammann?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov Defense (ECO C93).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lothar Stergar vs Lars Hammann, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.