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This chess game between Kristina Popandopulo (2045) and Xeniya Balabayeva (2352) was played at ch-KAZ Women 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Capablanca Variation (D63).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Kristina Popandopulo vs Xeniya Balabayeva?
Kristina Popandopulo vs Xeniya Balabayeva (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Kristina Popandopulo vs Xeniya Balabayeva?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Capablanca Variation (ECO D63).
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