Boris Gelfand vs Jan Smejkal
Novi Sad YUG, 1990 · Result ½–½ · Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85).
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Game details
- White
- Boris Gelfand (2680)
- Black
- Jan Smejkal (2545)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Novi Sad YUG
- Year
- 1990
- Opening
- Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D85)
About this chess game
This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2680) and Jan Smejkal (2545) was played at Novi Sad YUG in 1990 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 Boris Gelfand vs Jan Smejkal?
Boris Gelfand vs Jan Smejkal (1990) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Jan Smejkal?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO D85).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Gelfand vs Jan Smejkal, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.