Mikhail Tal vs Boris Rytov

Tallinn, 1973 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11).

Boris Rytov2480½

Mikhail Tal2660½

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Game details

White: Mikhail Tal (2660)
Black: Boris Rytov (2480)
Result: ½–½
Event: Tallinn
Year: 1973
Opening: English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11)

About this chess game

This chess game between Mikhail Tal (2660) and Boris Rytov (2480) was played at Tallinn in 1973 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11). 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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Who won Mikhail Tal vs Boris Rytov?

Mikhail Tal vs Boris Rytov (1973) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Mikhail Tal vs Boris Rytov?

The game opened with the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (ECO A11).

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