Soel Kartsev vs Guenther Ballon
2018 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Soel Kartsev (2253)
- Black
- Guenther Ballon (2077)
- Result
- ½–½
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Soel Kartsev (2253) and Guenther Ballon (2077) was played in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Soel Kartsev vs Guenther Ballon?
Soel Kartsev vs Guenther Ballon (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Soel Kartsev vs Guenther Ballon?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Soel Kartsev vs Guenther Ballon, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.