Vladimir Smyslov vs Vasily Byvshev
Leningrad, 1951 · Result 1–0 · Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E03).
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Game details
- White
- Vladimir Smyslov
- Black
- Vasily Byvshev
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Leningrad
- Year
- 1951
- Opening
- Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E03)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vladimir Smyslov and Vasily Byvshev was played at Leningrad in 1951 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E03). 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 Vladimir Smyslov vs Vasily Byvshev?
Vladimir Smyslov vs Vasily Byvshev (1951) finished 1–0, a win for Vladimir Smyslov.
What opening was played in Vladimir Smyslov vs Vasily Byvshev?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E03).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Vladimir Smyslov vs Vasily Byvshev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.