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This chess game between Shankar Balakrishnan (1537) and David Lawless (1991) was played at Scarborough CC Winter Swiss in 2024 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit (C29).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Shankar Balakrishnan vs David Lawless?
Shankar Balakrishnan vs David Lawless (2024) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Shankar Balakrishnan vs David Lawless?
The game opened with the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit (ECO C29).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Shankar Balakrishnan vs David Lawless, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.