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This chess game between Boris Modestov (2359) and Aleksey Smelov (2192) was played at St. Petersburg RUS, Chigorin Memorial 04 in 2004 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation (A62).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Boris Modestov vs Aleksey Smelov?
Boris Modestov vs Aleksey Smelov (2004) finished 1-0, a win for Boris Modestov.
What opening was played in Boris Modestov vs Aleksey Smelov?
The game opened with the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation (ECO A62).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Boris Modestov vs Aleksey Smelov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.