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This chess game between Alexandr Starikov (1648) and Yury Smolsky (1943) was played in 2008 and finished 0-1. The opening was the East Indian Defense (A48).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexandr Starikov vs Yury Smolsky?
Alexandr Starikov vs Yury Smolsky (2008) finished 0-1, a win for Yury Smolsky.
What opening was played in Alexandr Starikov vs Yury Smolsky?
The game opened with the East Indian Defense (ECO A48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexandr Starikov vs Yury Smolsky, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.