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This chess game between Vladimir Valentinovich Zaitsev and Erich Thiele was played at 11. CC World Ch Final in 1983 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Vladimir Valentinovich Zaitsev vs Erich Thiele?
Vladimir Valentinovich Zaitsev vs Erich Thiele (1983) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vladimir Valentinovich Zaitsev vs Erich Thiele?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vladimir Valentinovich Zaitsev vs Erich Thiele, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.