Vasily SmyslovChess Games
Explore 649 Vasily Smyslov chess games from 1946 to 2017 in the CipherChess chess database. See Vasily Smyslov's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Vasily Smyslov plays most, and replay any Vasily Smyslov game move by move.
Vasily Smyslov's Opening Tree
Walk Vasily Smyslov's most-played openings move by move, straight from 649 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Vasily Smyslov most often plays e4 (122 games, 64% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
As Black, Vasily Smyslov most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (107 games, 57% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6.
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About Vasily Smyslov's chess games
This page collects 649 Vasily Smyslov chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1946 to 2017. Use it to study how Vasily Smyslov handles both colours, which openings Vasily Smyslov returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay Vasily Smyslov's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Vasily Smyslov over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Vasily Smyslov chess”, “Vasily Smyslov chess games” or “Vasily Smyslov openings”, this is the complete Vasily Smyslov record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track Vasily Smyslov's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Vasily Smyslov played?
The CipherChess database holds 649 chess games played by Vasily Smyslov, spanning 1946 to 2017, with a 230 win, 330 draw and 89 loss record.
What openings does Vasily Smyslov play?
Vasily Smyslov's most-played opening in the database is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense. As White, Vasily Smyslov most often opens e4 (122 games). As Black, Vasily Smyslov most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (107 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Vasily Smyslov's win rate?
Across 649 games, Vasily Smyslov scores 61% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 230 wins, 330 draws and 89 losses.