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This chess game between Thomas Merkos (1867) and Ilias Balafoutis (1432) was played at U16 Greek Youth Championship in 2023 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Thomas Merkos vs Ilias Balafoutis?
Thomas Merkos vs Ilias Balafoutis (2023) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Thomas Merkos vs Ilias Balafoutis?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Thomas Merkos vs Ilias Balafoutis, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.