Rafael A Vaganian vs Jan Smejkal

Frankfurt Ordix Open, 1998 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Main Line (E69).

Jan Smejkal2525½

Rafael A Vaganian2630½

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Game details

White: Rafael A Vaganian (2630)
Black: Jan Smejkal (2525)
Result: ½–½
Event: Frankfurt Ordix Open
Year: 1998
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Main Line (E69)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rafael A Vaganian (2630) and Jan Smejkal (2525) was played at Frankfurt Ordix Open in 1998 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Main Line (E69). 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 Rafael A Vaganian vs Jan Smejkal?

Rafael A Vaganian vs Jan Smejkal (1998) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Main Line (ECO E69).

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