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This chess game between John Merriman (2223) and Simon Smith (1966) was played at 56. Hull Congress in 2019 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Slav Defense (D10).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Merriman vs Simon Smith?
John Merriman vs Simon Smith (2019) finished 1-0, a win for John Merriman.
What opening was played in John Merriman vs Simon Smith?
The game opened with the Slav Defense (ECO D10).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Merriman vs Simon Smith, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.