Xeniya Balabayeva vs Alexandra Kosteniuk

FIDE World Rapid Team, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02).

Alexandra Kosteniuk2474½

Xeniya Balabayeva2352½

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Game details

White: Xeniya Balabayeva (2352)
Black: Alexandra Kosteniuk (2474)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid Team
Year: 2025
Opening: Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02)

About this chess game

This chess game between Xeniya Balabayeva (2352) and Alexandra Kosteniuk (2474) was played at FIDE World Rapid Team in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02). 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 Alexandra Kosteniuk?

Xeniya Balabayeva vs Alexandra Kosteniuk (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Xeniya Balabayeva vs Alexandra Kosteniuk?

The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (ECO D02).

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