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This chess game between Roger Smook and Derek Hoover (1578) was played at CAN Open 9th in 1971 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D71).
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 Roger Smook vs Derek Hoover?
Roger Smook vs Derek Hoover (1971) finished 1-0, a win for Roger Smook.
What opening was played in Roger Smook vs Derek Hoover?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO D71).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Roger Smook vs Derek Hoover, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.