John Ballow vs Josef Sýkora
Interzonal TT/9, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).
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Game details
- White
- John Ballow (2408)
- Black
- Josef Sýkora (2358)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Interzonal TT/9
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04)
About this chess game
This chess game between John Ballow (2408) and Josef Sýkora (2358) was played at Interzonal TT/9 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04). 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 John Ballow vs Josef Sýkora?
John Ballow vs Josef Sýkora (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Ballow vs Josef Sýkora?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E04).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of John Ballow vs Josef Sýkora, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.