Jim Stroup vs John Smail
USA/S50179 (USA), 2015 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation (C61).
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Game details
- White
- Jim Stroup (1940)
- Black
- John Smail
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- USA/S50179 (USA)
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation (C61)
About this chess game
This chess game between Jim Stroup (1940) and John Smail was played at USA/S50179 (USA) in 2015 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation (C61). 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 Jim Stroup vs John Smail?
Jim Stroup vs John Smail (2015) finished 1–0, a win for Jim Stroup.
What opening was played in Jim Stroup vs John Smail?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation (ECO C61).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jim Stroup vs John Smail, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.