Zeinep Sultanbek vs Gulnar Balakanova

World Blitz Women 2022, 2022 · Result 1–0 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).

Gulnar Balakanova17430

Zeinep Sultanbek18911

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Game details

White: Zeinep Sultanbek (1891)
Black: Gulnar Balakanova (1743)
Result: 1–0
Event: World Blitz Women 2022
Year: 2022
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zeinep Sultanbek (1891) and Gulnar Balakanova (1743) was played at World Blitz Women 2022 in 2022 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79). 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 Zeinep Sultanbek vs Gulnar Balakanova?

Zeinep Sultanbek vs Gulnar Balakanova (2022) finished 1–0, a win for Zeinep Sultanbek.

What opening was played in Zeinep Sultanbek vs Gulnar Balakanova?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).

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