Alexander Shabalov vs Richard Kelson

Reno,NV, 1992 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation (E33).

Richard Kelson2305½

Alexander Shabalov2540½

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Game details

White: Alexander Shabalov (2540)
Black: Richard Kelson (2305)
Result: ½–½
Event: Reno,NV
Year: 1992
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation (E33)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Shabalov (2540) and Richard Kelson (2305) was played at Reno,NV in 1992 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation (E33). 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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Alexander Shabalov vs Richard Kelson (1992) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation (ECO E33).

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