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This chess game between Yuri S Balashov (2435) and Ruslan Poniaev (2279) was played in 2014 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (A34).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Yuri S Balashov vs Ruslan Poniaev?
Yuri S Balashov vs Ruslan Poniaev (2014) finished 1-0, a win for Yuri S Balashov.
What opening was played in Yuri S Balashov vs Ruslan Poniaev?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation (ECO A34).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Yuri S Balashov vs Ruslan Poniaev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.