Lev Alburt vs Paul Whitehead
New York Open, 1985 · Result 1–0 · Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation (A55).
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Game details
- White
- Lev Alburt (2535)
- Black
- Paul Whitehead (2370)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- New York Open
- Year
- 1985
- Opening
- Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation (A55)
About this chess game
This chess game between Lev Alburt (2535) and Paul Whitehead (2370) was played at New York Open in 1985 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation (A55). 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 Lev Alburt vs Paul Whitehead?
Lev Alburt vs Paul Whitehead (1985) finished 1–0, a win for Lev Alburt.
What opening was played in Lev Alburt vs Paul Whitehead?
The game opened with the Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation (ECO A55).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lev Alburt vs Paul Whitehead, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.