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This chess game between Lievin Smet and Willy Van Gompel was played in 1989 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (A34).
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 Lievin Smet vs Willy Van Gompel?
Lievin Smet vs Willy Van Gompel (1989) finished 1-0, a win for Lievin Smet.
What opening was played in Lievin Smet vs Willy Van Gompel?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (ECO A34).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lievin Smet vs Willy Van Gompel, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.