Chess Game

V. Kortchnoi vs Michael Tal

Leningrad ch-URS, date unknown · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian (A19).

Michael Tal½

V. Kortchnoi½

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Game details

White: V. Kortchnoi
Black: Michael Tal
Result: ½–½
Event: Leningrad ch-URS
Opening: English Opening: Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian (A19)

About this chess game

This chess game between V. Kortchnoi and Michael Tal was played at Leningrad ch-URS and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian (A19). 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 V. Kortchnoi vs Michael Tal?

V. Kortchnoi vs Michael Tal finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in V. Kortchnoi vs Michael Tal?

The game opened with the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian (ECO A19).

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