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This chess game between Rafael Najdorf (2525) and Dmitri Smyslov (1751) was played at Buenos Aires Clarin in 1978 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line (E19).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Rafael Najdorf vs Dmitri Smyslov?
Rafael Najdorf vs Dmitri Smyslov (1978) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Rafael Najdorf vs Dmitri Smyslov?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Main Line (ECO E19).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Rafael Najdorf vs Dmitri Smyslov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.