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This chess game between Ilya Balakirev (2263) and Vladimir Sergeevich Smirnov (2279) was played in 2012 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (C91).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilya Balakirev vs Vladimir Sergeevich Smirnov?
Ilya Balakirev vs Vladimir Sergeevich Smirnov (2012) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilya Balakirev vs Vladimir Sergeevich Smirnov?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Yates Variation (ECO C91).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ilya Balakirev vs Vladimir Sergeevich Smirnov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.