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This chess game between Morgan Balanaser (1449) and Justin McDonald (2043) was played in 2008 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (B09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Morgan Balanaser vs Justin McDonald?
Morgan Balanaser vs Justin McDonald (2008) finished 0-1, a win for Justin McDonald.
What opening was played in Morgan Balanaser vs Justin McDonald?
The game opened with the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (ECO B09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Morgan Balanaser vs Justin McDonald, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.