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This chess game between Richard Smith (1921) and William Ackroyd (1734) was played at WZ/CUP/Pr 12 in 2019 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C75).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Richard Smith vs William Ackroyd?
Richard Smith vs William Ackroyd (2019) finished 1-0, a win for Richard Smith.
What opening was played in Richard Smith vs William Ackroyd?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C75).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Richard Smith vs William Ackroyd, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.