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This chess game between Mihai Victor Balta (2302) and Marco Branchi was played at VWC9 /pr 8 in 2016 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Benko Gambit (A59).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mihai Victor Balta vs Marco Branchi?
Mihai Victor Balta vs Marco Branchi (2016) finished 1-0, a win for Mihai Victor Balta.
What opening was played in Mihai Victor Balta vs Marco Branchi?
The game opened with the Benko Gambit (ECO A59).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mihai Victor Balta vs Marco Branchi, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.