Michael Topp vs Dirk Sterthaus
Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0304, 2003 · Result 1–0 · Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).
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Game details
- White
- Michael Topp (2123)
- Black
- Dirk Sterthaus (1906)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0304
- Year
- 2003
- Opening
- Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08)
About this chess game
This chess game between Michael Topp (2123) and Dirk Sterthaus (1906) was played at Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0304 in 2003 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08). 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 Michael Topp vs Dirk Sterthaus?
Michael Topp vs Dirk Sterthaus (2003) finished 1–0, a win for Michael Topp.
What opening was played in Michael Topp vs Dirk Sterthaus?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael Topp vs Dirk Sterthaus, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.