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This chess game between Jacob Holland and John Smalec (1499) was played at Detroit ch-MI opB in 1992 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (A01).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacob Holland vs John Smalec?
Jacob Holland vs John Smalec (1992) finished 1-0, a win for Jacob Holland.
What opening was played in Jacob Holland vs John Smalec?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (ECO A01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jacob Holland vs John Smalec, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.