Aleksandr Karpov vs Vladimir Smyslov
Moskou, 1981 · Result 1–0 · Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense (D94).
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Game details
- White
- Aleksandr Karpov (1387)
- Black
- Vladimir Smyslov (2545)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Moskou
- Year
- 1981
- Opening
- Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense (D94)
About this chess game
This chess game between Aleksandr Karpov (1387) and Vladimir Smyslov (2545) was played at Moskou in 1981 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense (D94). 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 Aleksandr Karpov vs Vladimir Smyslov?
Aleksandr Karpov vs Vladimir Smyslov (1981) finished 1–0, a win for Aleksandr Karpov.
What opening was played in Aleksandr Karpov vs Vladimir Smyslov?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense (ECO D94).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Aleksandr Karpov vs Vladimir Smyslov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.