Alina Balaian vs Mariya Yakimova

14. Moscow Open B w 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Mariya Yakimova18831

Alina Balaian22240

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Game details

White: Alina Balaian (2224)
Black: Mariya Yakimova (1883)
Result: 0–1
Event: 14. Moscow Open B w 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alina Balaian (2224) and Mariya Yakimova (1883) was played at 14. Moscow Open B w 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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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Who won Alina Balaian vs Mariya Yakimova?

Alina Balaian vs Mariya Yakimova (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Mariya Yakimova.

What opening was played in Alina Balaian vs Mariya Yakimova?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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