Vitaly Leonidov vs Yuri Nikitin
USSR, 1966 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91).
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Game details
- White
- Vitaly Leonidov (2235)
- Black
- Yuri Nikitin
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- USSR
- Year
- 1966
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vitaly Leonidov (2235) and Yuri Nikitin was played at USSR in 1966 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91). 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 Vitaly Leonidov vs Yuri Nikitin?
Vitaly Leonidov vs Yuri Nikitin (1966) finished 1–0, a win for Vitaly Leonidov.
What opening was played in Vitaly Leonidov vs Yuri Nikitin?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (ECO C91).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vitaly Leonidov vs Yuri Nikitin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.