Vladimir Smyslov vs Aleksandr Karpov
Moskou ch-URS, 1988 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed (C92).
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Game details
- White
- Vladimir Smyslov (2550)
- Black
- Aleksandr Karpov (1387)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Moskou ch-URS
- Year
- 1988
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed (C92)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vladimir Smyslov (2550) and Aleksandr Karpov (1387) was played at Moskou ch-URS in 1988 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C92). 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 Aleksandr Karpov?
Vladimir Smyslov vs Aleksandr Karpov (1988) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vladimir Smyslov vs Aleksandr Karpov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C92).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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