Boris Lebedev vs Aleksander Kotov

URS Ch, semi final, 1954 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Aleksander Kotov15691

Boris Lebedev21350

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Game details

White: Boris Lebedev (2135)
Black: Aleksander Kotov (1569)
Result: 0–1
Event: URS Ch, semi final
Year: 1954
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Lebedev (2135) and Aleksander Kotov (1569) was played at URS Ch, semi final in 1954 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Boris Lebedev vs Aleksander Kotov?

Boris Lebedev vs Aleksander Kotov (1954) finished 0–1, a win for Aleksander Kotov.

What opening was played in Boris Lebedev vs Aleksander Kotov?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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