Yuri S Balashov vs Vasily Smyslov
October Revolution 60, 1977 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67).
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Game details
- White
- Yuri S Balashov (2565)
- Black
- Vasily Smyslov (2595)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- October Revolution 60
- Year
- 1977
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67)
About this chess game
This chess game between Yuri S Balashov (2565) and Vasily Smyslov (2595) was played at October Revolution 60 in 1977 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67). 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 Yuri S Balashov vs Vasily Smyslov?
Yuri S Balashov vs Vasily Smyslov (1977) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Yuri S Balashov vs Vasily Smyslov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (ECO C67).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Yuri S Balashov vs Vasily Smyslov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.