Alexey Korotylev vs Xeniya Balabayeva

ACF Botvinnik Mem Cup, 2018 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Xeniya Balabayeva1788½

Alexey Korotylev2573½

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Game details

White: Alexey Korotylev (2573)
Black: Xeniya Balabayeva (1788)
Result: ½–½
Event: ACF Botvinnik Mem Cup
Year: 2018
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexey Korotylev (2573) and Xeniya Balabayeva (1788) was played at ACF Botvinnik Mem Cup in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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 Alexey Korotylev vs Xeniya Balabayeva?

Alexey Korotylev vs Xeniya Balabayeva (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexey Korotylev vs Xeniya Balabayeva?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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