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This chess game between Varvara Matskevich (1293) and Alisa Balandina (1801) was played at Chigorin Memorial 2021 in 2021 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (B73).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Varvara Matskevich vs Alisa Balandina?
Varvara Matskevich vs Alisa Balandina (2021) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Varvara Matskevich vs Alisa Balandina?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Zollner Gambit (ECO B73).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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