Luke Freeman vs Lars Balzer
Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28).
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Game details
- White
- Luke Freeman (1867)
- Black
- Lars Balzer (2026)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28)
About this chess game
This chess game between Luke Freeman (1867) and Lars Balzer (2026) was played at Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28). 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 Luke Freeman vs Lars Balzer?
Luke Freeman vs Lars Balzer (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Luke Freeman.
What opening was played in Luke Freeman vs Lars Balzer?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (ECO B28).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Luke Freeman vs Lars Balzer, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.