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This chess game between Boris Goikhman (1460) and V. Shijanovsky was played at Riga in 1968 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (C90).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Boris Goikhman vs V. Shijanovsky?
Boris Goikhman vs V. Shijanovsky (1968) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Boris Goikhman vs V. Shijanovsky?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Pilnik Variation (ECO C90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Goikhman vs V. Shijanovsky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.