Yuri Nikitin vs Igor A Zaitsev

Alma Ata ch-URS, 1968 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Classical System, Benko Attack (E99).

Igor A Zaitsev25201

Yuri Nikitin21640

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Game details

White: Yuri Nikitin (2164)
Black: Igor A Zaitsev (2520)
Result: 0–1
Event: Alma Ata ch-URS
Year: 1968
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Classical System, Benko Attack (E99)

About this chess game

This chess game between Yuri Nikitin (2164) and Igor A Zaitsev (2520) was played at Alma Ata ch-URS in 1968 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Classical System, Benko Attack (E99). 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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Yuri Nikitin vs Igor A Zaitsev (1968) finished 0–1, a win for Igor A Zaitsev.

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The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Classical System, Benko Attack (ECO E99).

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