Yuri S Balashov vs Alexander. Smirnov
2017 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09).
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Game details
- White
- Yuri S Balashov (2414)
- Black
- Alexander. Smirnov (1834)
- Result
- ½–½
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09)
About this chess game
This chess game between Yuri S Balashov (2414) and Alexander. Smirnov (1834) was played in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09). 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 Yuri S Balashov vs Alexander. Smirnov?
Yuri S Balashov vs Alexander. Smirnov (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Yuri S Balashov vs Alexander. Smirnov?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (ECO E09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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