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This chess game between William J Lombardy (2470) and Boris V. Spassky (2605) was played at New York Open in 1987 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won William J Lombardy vs Boris V. Spassky?
William J Lombardy vs Boris V. Spassky (1987) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in William J Lombardy vs Boris V. Spassky?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of William J Lombardy vs Boris V. Spassky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.