Alina Balaian vs Igor Malakhov
Chigorin Memorial Open, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43).
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Game details
- White
- Alina Balaian (2188)
- Black
- Igor Malakhov (2428)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Chigorin Memorial Open
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alina Balaian (2188) and Igor Malakhov (2428) was played at Chigorin Memorial Open in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43). 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 Alina Balaian vs Igor Malakhov?
Alina Balaian vs Igor Malakhov (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alina Balaian vs Igor Malakhov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (ECO B43).
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