Igor Zaitsev vs Lajos Portisch
Botvinnik Mem Senior, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91).
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Game details
- White
- Igor Zaitsev (2408)
- Black
- Lajos Portisch (2523)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Botvinnik Mem Senior
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91)
About this chess game
This chess game between Igor Zaitsev (2408) and Lajos Portisch (2523) was played at Botvinnik Mem Senior in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91). 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 Igor Zaitsev vs Lajos Portisch?
Igor Zaitsev vs Lajos Portisch (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Igor Zaitsev vs Lajos Portisch?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (ECO C91).
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