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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).
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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).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Igor Zaitsev vs Lajos Portisch, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.