Vasily Byvshev vs Boris V. Spassky
Leningrad Ch, 1961 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B95).
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Game details
- White
- Vasily Byvshev
- Black
- Boris V. Spassky
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Leningrad Ch
- Year
- 1961
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B95)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vasily Byvshev and Boris V. Spassky was played at Leningrad Ch in 1961 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B95). 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 Vasily Byvshev vs Boris V. Spassky?
Vasily Byvshev vs Boris V. Spassky (1961) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vasily Byvshev vs Boris V. Spassky?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B95).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vasily Byvshev vs Boris V. Spassky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.