Farit Balabaev vs Lionel Vidal
WC.2008.T.00005, 2007 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96).
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Game details
- White
- Farit Balabaev (2052)
- Black
- Lionel Vidal (2294)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- WC.2008.T.00005
- Year
- 2007
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96)
About this chess game
This chess game between Farit Balabaev (2052) and Lionel Vidal (2294) was played at WC.2008.T.00005 in 2007 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (C96). 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 Farit Balabaev vs Lionel Vidal?
Farit Balabaev vs Lionel Vidal (2007) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Farit Balabaev vs Lionel Vidal?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense (ECO C96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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