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This chess game between Don Maciulaitis (1396) and Shankar Balaji (1344) was played at Box Hill Autumn Cup in 2000 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (B09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Don Maciulaitis vs Shankar Balaji?
Don Maciulaitis vs Shankar Balaji (2000) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Don Maciulaitis vs Shankar Balaji?
The game opened with the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack (ECO B09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Don Maciulaitis vs Shankar Balaji, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.