Alexandru Gheorghiu vs Rafael Najdorf
Buenos Aires Clarin, 1978 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line (E19).
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Game details
- White
- Alexandru Gheorghiu (1608)
- Black
- Rafael Najdorf (2525)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Buenos Aires Clarin
- Year
- 1978
- Opening
- Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line (E19)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexandru Gheorghiu (1608) and Rafael Najdorf (2525) was played at Buenos Aires Clarin in 1978 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line (E19). 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 Alexandru Gheorghiu vs Rafael Najdorf?
Alexandru Gheorghiu vs Rafael Najdorf (1978) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexandru Gheorghiu vs Rafael Najdorf?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line (ECO E19).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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