Ananthanarayanan Balaji vs John W Waterfield

It e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Premier, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26).

John W Waterfield1997½

Ananthanarayanan Balaji1873½

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Game details

White: Ananthanarayanan Balaji (1873)
Black: John W Waterfield (1997)
Result: ½–½
Event: It e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Premier
Year: 2012
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Closed (B26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ananthanarayanan Balaji (1873) and John W Waterfield (1997) was played at It e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Premier 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 John W Waterfield?

Ananthanarayanan Balaji vs John W Waterfield (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ananthanarayanan Balaji vs John W Waterfield?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B26).

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