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This chess game between Lothar Stergar (1867) and Machteld Van Foreest (1516) was played in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (C87).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lothar Stergar vs Machteld Van Foreest?
Lothar Stergar vs Machteld Van Foreest (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Lothar Stergar.
What opening was played in Lothar Stergar vs Machteld Van Foreest?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation (ECO C87).
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 Machteld Van Foreest, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.