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This chess game between Julian Castro Ruiz (1673) and Simon Ballesteros Gaitan (1827) was played at Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Avanzados in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation (A22).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Julian Castro Ruiz vs Simon Ballesteros Gaitan?
Julian Castro Ruiz vs Simon Ballesteros Gaitan (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Julian Castro Ruiz.
What opening was played in Julian Castro Ruiz vs Simon Ballesteros Gaitan?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation (ECO A22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Julian Castro Ruiz vs Simon Ballesteros Gaitan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.