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This chess game between Ion Balanel and Ilya Solin was played at Praag zt in 1954 and finished ½-½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation (E87).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ion Balanel vs Ilya Solin?
Ion Balanel vs Ilya Solin (1954) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ion Balanel vs Ilya Solin?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Closed Variation (ECO E87).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ion Balanel vs Ilya Solin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.