Rafael Najdorf vs Irina Vaganian
Buenos Aires Clarin, 1978 · Result 0–1 · Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43).
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Game details
- White
- Rafael Najdorf (2525)
- Black
- Irina Vaganian (2230)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Buenos Aires Clarin
- Year
- 1978
- Opening
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Rafael Najdorf (2525) and Irina Vaganian (2230) was played at Buenos Aires Clarin in 1978 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (A43). 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 Rafael Najdorf vs Irina Vaganian?
Rafael Najdorf vs Irina Vaganian (1978) finished 0–1, a win for Irina Vaganian.
What opening was played in Rafael Najdorf vs Irina Vaganian?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Old Benoni (ECO A43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Rafael Najdorf vs Irina Vaganian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.