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This chess game between Zihan Hong (1671) and Shankar Balakrishnan (1537) was played at Scarborough CC Spring Into Summer in 2024 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game (D00).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Zihan Hong vs Shankar Balakrishnan?
Zihan Hong vs Shankar Balakrishnan (2024) finished 0-1, a win for Shankar Balakrishnan.
What opening was played in Zihan Hong vs Shankar Balakrishnan?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game (ECO D00).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Zihan Hong vs Shankar Balakrishnan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.