Zagorovsky vs Lev Polugaevsky
Voronezh, 1959 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96).
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Game details
- White
- Zagorovsky
- Black
- Lev Polugaevsky
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Voronezh
- Year
- 1959
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96)
About this chess game
This chess game between Zagorovsky and Lev Polugaevsky was played at Voronezh in 1959 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96). 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 Zagorovsky vs Lev Polugaevsky?
Zagorovsky vs Lev Polugaevsky (1959) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Zagorovsky vs Lev Polugaevsky?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Zagorovsky vs Lev Polugaevsky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.