Robert E Byrne vs Boris Vasily Spassky
Alekhine Memorial, 1971 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Breyer (C95).
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Game details
- White
- Robert E Byrne (2510)
- Black
- Boris Vasily Spassky (2690)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Alekhine Memorial
- Year
- 1971
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Breyer (C95)
About this chess game
This chess game between Robert E Byrne (2510) and Boris Vasily Spassky (2690) was played at Alekhine Memorial in 1971 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Breyer (C95). 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 Robert E Byrne vs Boris Vasily Spassky?
Robert E Byrne vs Boris Vasily Spassky (1971) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Robert E Byrne vs Boris Vasily Spassky?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Breyer (ECO C95).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Robert E Byrne vs Boris Vasily Spassky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.