Medina Ayasofya vs Vladimir Smyslov
Las Palmas, 1972 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43).
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Game details
- White
- Medina Ayasofya (2420)
- Black
- Vladimir Smyslov (2620)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Las Palmas
- Year
- 1972
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Medina Ayasofya (2420) and Vladimir Smyslov (2620) was played at Las Palmas in 1972 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43). 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 Medina Ayasofya vs Vladimir Smyslov?
Medina Ayasofya vs Vladimir Smyslov (1972) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Medina Ayasofya vs Vladimir Smyslov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (ECO B43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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