Alexander Shabalov vs Nigel D Short
FIDE World Bl Team Pool A, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71).
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Game details
- White
- Alexander Shabalov (2483)
- Black
- Nigel D Short (2587)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- FIDE World Bl Team Pool A
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexander Shabalov (2483) and Nigel D Short (2587) was played at FIDE World Bl Team Pool A in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71). 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 Alexander Shabalov vs Nigel D Short?
Alexander Shabalov vs Nigel D Short (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Alexander Shabalov.
What opening was played in Alexander Shabalov vs Nigel D Short?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C71).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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