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This chess game between Zack Norris (1929) and Tom Balmond (1708) was played at British Rapidplay Championship 2025 | Boards 1-80 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (A23).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Zack Norris vs Tom Balmond?
Zack Norris vs Tom Balmond (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Zack Norris vs Tom Balmond?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation (ECO A23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Zack Norris vs Tom Balmond, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.