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This chess game between Dmitri Smyslov (1751) and Irina Vaganian (2230) was played at Buenos Aires Clarin in 1978 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (D34).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Dmitri Smyslov vs Irina Vaganian?
Dmitri Smyslov vs Irina Vaganian (1978) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Dmitri Smyslov vs Irina Vaganian?
The game opened with the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation (ECO D34).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Dmitri Smyslov vs Irina Vaganian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.