Steve Smith vs Cian Ward
Isle of Wight International, 2025 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Advance Variation (C02).
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Game details
- White
- Steve Smith (1867)
- Black
- Cian Ward (1866)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Isle of Wight International
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- French Defense: Advance Variation (C02)
About this chess game
This chess game between Steve Smith (1867) and Cian Ward (1866) was played at Isle of Wight International in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02). 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 Steve Smith vs Cian Ward?
Steve Smith vs Cian Ward (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Steve Smith vs Cian Ward?
The game opened with the French Defense: Advance Variation (ECO C02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Steve Smith vs Cian Ward, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.