Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed John Smalec vs S. Rydberg. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between John Smalec (1499) and S. Rydberg was played at Grand Rapids ch-MI amateu in 1994 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack, Leonhardt Variation (B88).
You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
Looking for more John Smalec games or S. Rydberg games? This John Smalec vs S. Rydberg encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack, Leonhardt Variation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won John Smalec vs S. Rydberg?
John Smalec vs S. Rydberg (1994) finished 0-1, a win for S. Rydberg.
What opening was played in John Smalec vs S. Rydberg?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack, Leonhardt Variation (ECO B88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Smalec vs S. Rydberg, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.