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This chess game between Don Poniatowski (1247) and Les Leroy Smith (1907) was played at Kalamazoo, MI in 1998 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Don Poniatowski vs Les Leroy Smith?
Don Poniatowski vs Les Leroy Smith (1998) finished 0-1, a win for Les Leroy Smith.
What opening was played in Don Poniatowski vs Les Leroy Smith?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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