Rafael A Vaganian vs Leon Rico Stein

Riga ch-URS, 1970 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62).

Leon Rico Stein16561

Rafael A Vaganian25100

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Game details

White: Rafael A Vaganian (2510)
Black: Leon Rico Stein (1656)
Result: 0–1
Event: Riga ch-URS
Year: 1970
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rafael A Vaganian (2510) and Leon Rico Stein (1656) was played at Riga ch-URS in 1970 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62). 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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Rafael A Vaganian vs Leon Rico Stein (1970) finished 0–1, a win for Leon Rico Stein.

What opening was played in Rafael A Vaganian vs Leon Rico Stein?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (ECO E62).

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