Hans-Joachim Vatter vs Stefan, Dr. Spiegel

2012 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09).

Stefan, Dr. Spiegel2246½

Hans-Joachim Vatter2313½

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Game details

White: Hans-Joachim Vatter (2313)
Black: Stefan, Dr. Spiegel (2246)
Result: ½–½
Year: 2012
Opening: Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hans-Joachim Vatter (2313) and Stefan, Dr. Spiegel (2246) was played in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09). 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

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Hans-Joachim Vatter vs Stefan, Dr. Spiegel (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (ECO E09).

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