Lajos Portisch vs Ion Balanel
1957 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (E25).
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Game details
- White
- Lajos Portisch (2630)
- Black
- Ion Balanel
- Result
- ½–½
- Year
- 1957
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (E25)
About this chess game
This chess game between Lajos Portisch (2630) and Ion Balanel was played in 1957 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (E25). 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 Lajos Portisch vs Ion Balanel?
Lajos Portisch vs Ion Balanel (1957) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Lajos Portisch vs Ion Balanel?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (ECO E25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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