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This chess game between Mircea Mateica (2189) and Ionel Balcan (2112) was played in 2001 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Indian Defense: Knights Variation (A46).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mircea Mateica vs Ionel Balcan?
Mircea Mateica vs Ionel Balcan (2001) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Mircea Mateica vs Ionel Balcan?
The game opened with the Indian Defense: Knights Variation (ECO A46).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mircea Mateica vs Ionel Balcan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.