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Listed under the occupation of Chess Legend, this bot's curated repertoire draws on the [Indian Game mainlines](/resources/openings/indian-game-mainlines) as White, a flexible structure built around controlling e4 while developing quickly. This profile reflects a style built specifically for Chessiverse play, not a record of the historical player's tournament results or FIDE rating. Visitors should expect precise, resourceful opposition that rarely misses a tactical detail and converts even small advantages with patience and accuracy.",null,"legend_lev_polugaevsky","Russia","ru","6efb68cd278d3af7ebcbe300389593205f33f2ade8e71617225b220b0748328b","2026-10-05",3113,"json",[15,18,21],{"question":16,"answer":17},"What rating is Polugaevsky?","Polugaevsky carries an estimated Chessiverse rating of 3113, which places it at super-grandmaster, engine-tier strength. 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Players who want to practice holding tension rather than trading into quiet endgames, or who want to sharpen calculation against an opponent that keeps pieces on the board, benefit most from this matchup. It rewards patient, precise preparation over quick tactical tricks.","-NplGrjoPiNwizTlBLQIoypOX7Sy7PF2Lrd7HJI9IQs",1791222022245]