Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1676073_12 (played VARCHAR, points_against VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many games played for the team with 686 points against?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT played FROM table_1676073_12 WHERE points_against = "686"