Lajos Portisch vs Joachim Birger Nilsen

Politiken Cup 2012, 2012 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense (E83).

Joachim Birger Nilsen22291

Lajos Portisch24950

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Game details

White: Lajos Portisch (2495)
Black: Joachim Birger Nilsen (2229)
Result: 0–1
Event: Politiken Cup 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense (E83)

About this chess game

This chess game between Lajos Portisch (2495) and Joachim Birger Nilsen (2229) was played at Politiken Cup 2012 in 2012 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense (E83). 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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Lajos Portisch vs Joachim Birger Nilsen (2012) finished 0–1, a win for Joachim Birger Nilsen.

What opening was played in Lajos Portisch vs Joachim Birger Nilsen?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Yates Defense (ECO E83).

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