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Smyslov, Vassily vs Taimanov, Mark E

URS-ch19 • Moscow • 1951

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URS-ch19

Smyslov, Vassily vs Taimanov, Mark E
Moscow • 1951
1-0
Start
White King
Black King
End
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Result

1-0

White wins

Moves

58

Opening

A13

English Opening: Neo-Catalan

Date

1951.??.??

Moves

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