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This chess game between Vladimir Smyslov (2545) and H. Donner (2475) was played at IBM in 1981 and finished ½-½. 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 H. Donner?
Vladimir Smyslov vs H. Donner (1981) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vladimir Smyslov vs H. Donner?
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 H. Donner, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.