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This chess game between Jan Pelikan (1726) and Rafael Vidal was played at Mar del Plata in 1972 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B95).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Jan Pelikan vs Rafael Vidal?
Jan Pelikan vs Rafael Vidal (1972) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Jan Pelikan vs Rafael Vidal?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B95).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jan Pelikan vs Rafael Vidal, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.