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This chess game between Valerij Smirnov (2296) and Aleksandr Zhuk (1821) was played in 2015 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Indian Defense: Budapest Defense (A52).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valerij Smirnov vs Aleksandr Zhuk?
Valerij Smirnov vs Aleksandr Zhuk (2015) finished 1-0, a win for Valerij Smirnov.
What opening was played in Valerij Smirnov vs Aleksandr Zhuk?
The game opened with the Indian Defense: Budapest Defense (ECO A52).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valerij Smirnov vs Aleksandr Zhuk, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.