Leonid Stein vs Yuri Krutikhin

Moscow, 1959 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation (B29).

Yuri Krutikhin½

Leonid Stein½

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Game details

White: Leonid Stein
Black: Yuri Krutikhin
Result: ½–½
Event: Moscow
Year: 1959
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation (B29)

About this chess game

This chess game between Leonid Stein and Yuri Krutikhin was played at Moscow in 1959 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation (B29). 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 Leonid Stein vs Yuri Krutikhin?

Leonid Stein vs Yuri Krutikhin (1959) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Leonid Stein vs Yuri Krutikhin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation (ECO B29).

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