Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Jan Balje
Reykjavik Open 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41).
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Game details
- White
- Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2386)
- Black
- Jan Balje (2125)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Reykjavik Open 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41)
About this chess game
This chess game between Bjorn Thorfinnsson (2386) and Jan Balje (2125) was played at Reykjavik Open 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41). 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 Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Jan Balje?
Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Jan Balje (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Bjorn Thorfinnsson.
What opening was played in Bjorn Thorfinnsson vs Jan Balje?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (ECO D41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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