Polugajevsky vs Viswanathan Anand

Hilversum-Lyon, date unknown · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41).

Viswanathan Anand2710½

Polugajevsky½

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Game details

White: Polugajevsky
Black: Viswanathan Anand (2710)
Result: ½–½
Event: Hilversum-Lyon
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41)

About this chess game

This chess game between Polugajevsky and Viswanathan Anand (2710) was played at Hilversum-Lyon and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41). 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 Polugajevsky vs Viswanathan Anand?

Polugajevsky vs Viswanathan Anand finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Polugajevsky vs Viswanathan Anand?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (ECO D41).

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