Janis Klavins vs Mikhail Tal

Riga, 1959 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98).

Mikhail Tal1

Janis Klavins0

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Game details

White: Janis Klavins
Black: Mikhail Tal
Result: 0–1
Event: Riga
Year: 1959
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98)

About this chess game

This chess game between Janis Klavins and Mikhail Tal was played at Riga in 1959 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98). 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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Who won Janis Klavins vs Mikhail Tal?

Janis Klavins vs Mikhail Tal (1959) finished 0–1, a win for Mikhail Tal.

What opening was played in Janis Klavins vs Mikhail Tal?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B98).

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