Robert E Byrne vs Boris V. Spassky
1. It, 1978 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Keres Attack (B81).
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Game details
- White
- Robert E Byrne (2550)
- Black
- Boris V. Spassky (2630)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- 1. It
- Year
- 1978
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Keres Attack (B81)
About this chess game
This chess game between Robert E Byrne (2550) and Boris V. Spassky (2630) was played at 1. It in 1978 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Keres Attack (B81). 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 V. Spassky?
Robert E Byrne vs Boris V. Spassky (1978) finished 0–1, a win for Boris V. Spassky.
What opening was played in Robert E Byrne vs Boris V. Spassky?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Keres Attack (ECO B81).
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 V. Spassky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.