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This chess game between Teo Balen (2073) and Nikolai Shalnev (2307) was played at It Open in 2015 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Russian Gambit (D27).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Teo Balen vs Nikolai Shalnev?
Teo Balen vs Nikolai Shalnev (2015) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Teo Balen vs Nikolai Shalnev?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Russian Gambit (ECO D27).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Teo Balen vs Nikolai Shalnev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.