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This chess game between Juri Zhitin and Markus Rufener (2085) was played at EuYouth U18 Boys Tallinn in 1997 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game (A41).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Juri Zhitin vs Markus Rufener?
Juri Zhitin vs Markus Rufener (1997) finished 1-0, a win for Juri Zhitin.
What opening was played in Juri Zhitin vs Markus Rufener?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game (ECO A41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Juri Zhitin vs Markus Rufener, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.