Jan Smejkal vs Vlatko Kovacevic

Zagreb / Rijeka, 1985 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Vlatko Kovacevic2530½

Jan Smejkal2555½

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Game details

White: Jan Smejkal (2555)
Black: Vlatko Kovacevic (2530)
Result: ½–½
Event: Zagreb / Rijeka
Year: 1985
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Jan Smejkal (2555) and Vlatko Kovacevic (2530) was played at Zagreb / Rijeka in 1985 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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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Jan Smejkal vs Vlatko Kovacevic (1985) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Jan Smejkal vs Vlatko Kovacevic?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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