Xeniya Balabayeva vs Aleksandra Goryachkina

World Rapid Women 2023, 2023 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).

Aleksandra Goryachkina2553½

Xeniya Balabayeva2244½

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Game details

White: Xeniya Balabayeva (2244)
Black: Aleksandra Goryachkina (2553)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Rapid Women 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)

About this chess game

This chess game between Xeniya Balabayeva (2244) and Aleksandra Goryachkina (2553) was played at World Rapid Women 2023 in 2023 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Xeniya Balabayeva vs Aleksandra Goryachkina?

Xeniya Balabayeva vs Aleksandra Goryachkina (2023) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Xeniya Balabayeva vs Aleksandra Goryachkina?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).

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