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This chess game between Alexander Shabalov (2425) and Valery Ivanovich Zhuravlev (2460) was played in 1989 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (C71).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexander Shabalov vs Valery Ivanovich Zhuravlev?
Alexander Shabalov vs Valery Ivanovich Zhuravlev (1989) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Alexander Shabalov vs Valery Ivanovich Zhuravlev?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense (ECO C71).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexander Shabalov vs Valery Ivanovich Zhuravlev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.