Khanim Balajayeva vs Vanessa Sanchez Zambrano

Olympiad Women 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).

Vanessa Sanchez Zambrano1892½

Khanim Balajayeva2147½

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Game details

White: Khanim Balajayeva (2147)
Black: Vanessa Sanchez Zambrano (1892)
Result: ½–½
Event: Olympiad Women 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)

About this chess game

This chess game between Khanim Balajayeva (2147) and Vanessa Sanchez Zambrano (1892) was played at Olympiad Women 2016 in 2016 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 Khanim Balajayeva vs Vanessa Sanchez Zambrano?

Khanim Balajayeva vs Vanessa Sanchez Zambrano (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Khanim Balajayeva vs Vanessa Sanchez Zambrano?

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

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