Alexander Shabalov vs Christopher Toolin

116. US Open 2015, 2015 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42).

Christopher Toolin21490

Alexander Shabalov25201

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Game details

White: Alexander Shabalov (2520)
Black: Christopher Toolin (2149)
Result: 1–0
Event: 116. US Open 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Alexander Shabalov (2520) and Christopher Toolin (2149) was played at 116. US Open 2015 in 2015 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42). 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 Christopher Toolin?

Alexander Shabalov vs Christopher Toolin (2015) finished 1–0, a win for Alexander Shabalov.

What opening was played in Alexander Shabalov vs Christopher Toolin?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (ECO B42).

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