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This chess game between Lev Polugaevsky and Walter Niephaus was played at Oberhausen etc in 1961 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (E25).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lev Polugaevsky vs Walter Niephaus?
Lev Polugaevsky vs Walter Niephaus (1961) finished 1-0, a win for Lev Polugaevsky.
What opening was played in Lev Polugaevsky vs Walter Niephaus?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (ECO E25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lev Polugaevsky vs Walter Niephaus, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.