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This chess game between R Bruce Oates (2291) and Steven Smithers (2426) was played at 1. NAPZ Email Championship Final in 2001 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Slav Defense (D10).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won R Bruce Oates vs Steven Smithers?
R Bruce Oates vs Steven Smithers (2001) finished 1-0, a win for R Bruce Oates.
What opening was played in R Bruce Oates vs Steven Smithers?
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 R Bruce Oates vs Steven Smithers, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.