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This chess game between Lev Polugaevsky and Vitaly Tarasov was played at Rostov in 1961 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Fianchetto Variation (C76).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Lev Polugaevsky vs Vitaly Tarasov?
Lev Polugaevsky vs Vitaly Tarasov (1961) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Lev Polugaevsky vs Vitaly Tarasov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Fianchetto Variation (ECO C76).
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 Vitaly Tarasov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.