Rashid Nezhmetdinov vs Lev Polugaevsky

Kislovodsk, 1972 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Indian Defense (E12).

Lev Polugaevsky26451

Rashid Nezhmetdinov24500

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Game details

White: Rashid Nezhmetdinov (2450)
Black: Lev Polugaevsky (2645)
Result: 0–1
Event: Kislovodsk
Year: 1972
Opening: Queen's Indian Defense (E12)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rashid Nezhmetdinov (2450) and Lev Polugaevsky (2645) was played at Kislovodsk in 1972 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense (E12). 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 Rashid Nezhmetdinov vs Lev Polugaevsky?

Rashid Nezhmetdinov vs Lev Polugaevsky (1972) finished 0–1, a win for Lev Polugaevsky.

What opening was played in Rashid Nezhmetdinov vs Lev Polugaevsky?

The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense (ECO E12).

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