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This chess game between Alexander Balashov (1843) and Vladimir Matrosov (2023) was played in 2010 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Bird Opening (A02).
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 Alexander Balashov vs Vladimir Matrosov?
Alexander Balashov vs Vladimir Matrosov (2010) finished 0-1, a win for Vladimir Matrosov.
What opening was played in Alexander Balashov vs Vladimir Matrosov?
The game opened with the Bird Opening (ECO A02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexander Balashov vs Vladimir Matrosov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.