James Cavendish vs Vladimir Smyslov
Lloyds Bank, 1988 · Result ½–½ · Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85).
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Game details
- White
- James Cavendish (2390)
- Black
- Vladimir Smyslov (2550)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Lloyds Bank
- Year
- 1988
- Opening
- Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85)
About this chess game
This chess game between James Cavendish (2390) and Vladimir Smyslov (2550) was played at Lloyds Bank in 1988 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85). 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 James Cavendish vs Vladimir Smyslov?
James Cavendish vs Vladimir Smyslov (1988) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in James Cavendish vs Vladimir Smyslov?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO D85).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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