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This chess game between Richard Smith (2204) and Aleksandar Monov (2225) was played at BUL - USA 2021 in 2021 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (B57).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Richard Smith vs Aleksandar Monov?
Richard Smith vs Aleksandar Monov (2021) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Richard Smith vs Aleksandar Monov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation (ECO B57).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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