Playing Style
Ivanov played with great verve and imagination, displaying wonderful intuition and deep calculation. He was both a dangerous tactician and a profound strategist. He had a wide opening repertoire, especially with White, where he essayed both Open Games and Closed Games with virtuosity. Ivanov's best games are reminiscent of former World Champion Boris Spassky and of former world finalist David Bronstein.
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