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This chess game between Ioan Halic and Ion Balanel was played in 1960 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84).
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 Ioan Halic vs Ion Balanel?
Ioan Halic vs Ion Balanel (1960) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ioan Halic vs Ion Balanel?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C84).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ioan Halic vs Ion Balanel, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.