Alexander Shabalov vs Vladimir Mezentsev

North American Open, 2011 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B38).

Vladimir Mezentsev23600

Alexander Shabalov25231

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Game details

White: Alexander Shabalov (2523)
Black: Vladimir Mezentsev (2360)
Result: 1–0
Event: North American Open
Year: 2011
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B38)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Shabalov (2523) and Vladimir Mezentsev (2360) was played at North American Open in 2011 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (B38). 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 Vladimir Mezentsev?

Alexander Shabalov vs Vladimir Mezentsev (2011) finished 1–0, a win for Alexander Shabalov.

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The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind (ECO B38).

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