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This chess game between Manfred Thonig (1913) and Ernst Melzig (1543) was played in 2002 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Bird Opening (A02).
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 Manfred Thonig vs Ernst Melzig?
Manfred Thonig vs Ernst Melzig (2002) finished 1-0, a win for Manfred Thonig.
What opening was played in Manfred Thonig vs Ernst Melzig?
The game opened with the Bird Opening (ECO A02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Manfred Thonig vs Ernst Melzig, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.