Istvan Bilek vs Lajos Portisch

Hungary, 1993 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36).

Lajos Portisch2580½

Istvan Bilek1627½

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Game details

White: Istvan Bilek (1627)
Black: Lajos Portisch (2580)
Result: ½–½
Event: Hungary
Year: 1993
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Istvan Bilek (1627) and Lajos Portisch (2580) was played at Hungary in 1993 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36). 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 Istvan Bilek vs Lajos Portisch?

Istvan Bilek vs Lajos Portisch (1993) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Istvan Bilek vs Lajos Portisch?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (ECO A36).

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