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This chess game between John Smalec (1499) and An Yahkind was played at Gaylord N MI Open in 1994 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Bishop's Opening (C23).
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Smalec vs An Yahkind?
John Smalec vs An Yahkind (1994) finished 1-0, a win for John Smalec.
What opening was played in John Smalec vs An Yahkind?
The game opened with the Bishop's Opening (ECO C23).
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 An Yahkind, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.