Matti Virtanen vs Joachim Walther

ICCF World Cup12 prel-47, 2000 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).

Joachim Walther1748½

Matti Virtanen1800½

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Game details

White: Matti Virtanen (1800)
Black: Joachim Walther (1748)
Result: ½–½
Event: ICCF World Cup12 prel-47
Year: 2000
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Matti Virtanen (1800) and Joachim Walther (1748) was played at ICCF World Cup12 prel-47 in 2000 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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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Who won Matti Virtanen vs Joachim Walther?

Matti Virtanen vs Joachim Walther (2000) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Matti Virtanen vs Joachim Walther?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).

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