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This chess game between Roman Smoliar (1893) and Oleg Karataev (2004) was played in 2009 and finished 0-1. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Roman Smoliar vs Oleg Karataev?
Roman Smoliar vs Oleg Karataev (2009) finished 0-1, a win for Oleg Karataev.
What opening was played in Roman Smoliar vs Oleg Karataev?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Roman Smoliar vs Oleg Karataev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.