John Pugh vs Viktor Viktorovich Balabanov
EU/C2015/ct05, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97).
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Game details
- White
- John Pugh (2469)
- Black
- Viktor Viktorovich Balabanov (2438)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- EU/C2015/ct05
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97)
About this chess game
This chess game between John Pugh (2469) and Viktor Viktorovich Balabanov (2438) was played at EU/C2015/ct05 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (B97). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won John Pugh vs Viktor Viktorovich Balabanov?
John Pugh vs Viktor Viktorovich Balabanov (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in John Pugh vs Viktor Viktorovich Balabanov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation (ECO B97).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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