Tigran A. Petrosian vs Nikolai Golovko

Moscow, 1950 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Deferred Fianchetto (E72).

Nikolai Golovko½

Tigran A. Petrosian2145½

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Game details

White: Tigran A. Petrosian (2145)
Black: Nikolai Golovko
Result: ½–½
Event: Moscow
Year: 1950
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Deferred Fianchetto (E72)

About this chess game

This chess game between Tigran A. Petrosian (2145) and Nikolai Golovko was played at Moscow in 1950 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Deferred Fianchetto (E72). 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 Tigran A. Petrosian vs Nikolai Golovko?

Tigran A. Petrosian vs Nikolai Golovko (1950) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Tigran A. Petrosian vs Nikolai Golovko?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Deferred Fianchetto (ECO E72).

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