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This chess game between Ben Gabriel Smolkin (1967) and Nicholas Vettese (2406) was played at Canadian University Chess Championship 2026 | Crown in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ben Gabriel Smolkin vs Nicholas Vettese?
Ben Gabriel Smolkin vs Nicholas Vettese (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ben Gabriel Smolkin vs Nicholas Vettese?
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 Ben Gabriel Smolkin vs Nicholas Vettese, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.