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This chess game between Valery Shalimov (2370) and Alex Balandin (2315) was played at Simferopol in 1991 and finished 1-0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Valery Shalimov vs Alex Balandin?
Valery Shalimov vs Alex Balandin (1991) finished 1-0, a win for Valery Shalimov.
What opening was played in Valery Shalimov vs Alex Balandin?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Valery Shalimov vs Alex Balandin, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.