Don't just replay it. Break it down.
You just replayed Michael Alperin vs Farit Balabaev. On CipherChess, the same board opens up any game — check every move against the engine, prep the players you're about to face, and keep it all in one place that follows you everywhere.
See it for yourselfAbout this chess game
This chess game between Michael Alperin (1338) and Farit Balabaev (2052) was played at CP.2006.P.00084 in 2006 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense (D43).
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.
Looking for more Michael Alperin games or Farit Balabaev games? This Michael Alperin vs Farit Balabaev encounter is one of millions of chess games indexed in the CipherChess mega database. Browse both players' full records, the openings they play most, and head-to-head results, then load any game onto the board to prepare your own lines against the Semi-Slav Defense.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Alperin vs Farit Balabaev?
Michael Alperin vs Farit Balabaev (2006) finished 0-1, a win for Farit Balabaev.
What opening was played in Michael Alperin vs Farit Balabaev?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense (ECO D43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael Alperin vs Farit Balabaev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.