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This chess game between Aaron Balleisen (2195) and Varun Krishnan (2253) was played at Ivy League Challenge 2018 in 2018 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Aaron Balleisen vs Varun Krishnan?
Aaron Balleisen vs Varun Krishnan (2018) finished 1-0, a win for Aaron Balleisen.
What opening was played in Aaron Balleisen vs Varun Krishnan?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (ECO E05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Aaron Balleisen vs Varun Krishnan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.