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This chess game between Oliver Thau (1864) and Reinhard Baier (1967) was played in 2017 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Oliver Thau vs Reinhard Baier?
Oliver Thau vs Reinhard Baier (2017) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Oliver Thau vs Reinhard Baier?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Oliver Thau vs Reinhard Baier, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.