Mikhail Tal vs Nerik Valiyev
Kharkov, 1953 · Result 1–0 · Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45).
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Game details
- White
- Mikhail Tal
- Black
- Nerik Valiyev (2330)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Kharkov
- Year
- 1953
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45)
About this chess game
This chess game between Mikhail Tal and Nerik Valiyev (2330) was played at Kharkov in 1953 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45). 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 Mikhail Tal vs Nerik Valiyev?
Mikhail Tal vs Nerik Valiyev (1953) finished 1–0, a win for Mikhail Tal.
What opening was played in Mikhail Tal vs Nerik Valiyev?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (ECO D45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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