Alexander Shabalov vs Sergei Matsenko

Chicago Open, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Sergei Matsenko2453½

Alexander Shabalov2586½

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Game details

White: Alexander Shabalov (2586)
Black: Sergei Matsenko (2453)
Result: ½–½
Event: Chicago Open
Year: 2011
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Shabalov (2586) and Sergei Matsenko (2453) was played at Chicago Open in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). 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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Who won Alexander Shabalov vs Sergei Matsenko?

Alexander Shabalov vs Sergei Matsenko (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Alexander Shabalov vs Sergei Matsenko?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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