Alexander Shabalov vs David Roper

World Open Philadelphia USA, 1997 · Result 1–0 · Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88).

David Roper22550

Alexander Shabalov25551

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Game details

White: Alexander Shabalov (2555)
Black: David Roper (2255)
Result: 1–0
Event: World Open Philadelphia USA
Year: 1997
Opening: Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Shabalov (2555) and David Roper (2255) was played at World Open Philadelphia USA in 1997 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88). 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 David Roper (1997) finished 1–0, a win for Alexander Shabalov.

What opening was played in Alexander Shabalov vs David Roper?

The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (ECO A88).

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