Vladimir Smyslov vs Aleksandr Zaitsev
Moskou ch-URS, 1969 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05).
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Game details
- White
- Vladimir Smyslov
- Black
- Aleksandr Zaitsev
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Moskou ch-URS
- Year
- 1969
- Opening
- Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vladimir Smyslov and Aleksandr Zaitsev was played at Moskou ch-URS in 1969 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05). 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 Zaitsev?
Vladimir Smyslov vs Aleksandr Zaitsev (1969) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Vladimir Smyslov vs Aleksandr Zaitsev?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (ECO E05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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