Ananthanarayanan Balaji vs Nigel Birtwistle
4NCL, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26).
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Game details
- White
- Ananthanarayanan Balaji (1817)
- Black
- Nigel Birtwistle (2173)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 4NCL
- Year
- 2012
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ananthanarayanan Balaji (1817) and Nigel Birtwistle (2173) was played at 4NCL in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26). 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 Ananthanarayanan Balaji vs Nigel Birtwistle?
Ananthanarayanan Balaji vs Nigel Birtwistle (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ananthanarayanan Balaji vs Nigel Birtwistle?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B26).
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