Tim Van de Steeg vs Xeniya Balabayeva
Reykjavik Open 2026, 2026 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35).
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Game details
- White
- Tim Van de Steeg (1932)
- Black
- Xeniya Balabayeva (2371)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Reykjavik Open 2026
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35)
About this chess game
This chess game between Tim Van de Steeg (1932) and Xeniya Balabayeva (2371) was played at Reykjavik Open 2026 in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35). 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 Tim Van de Steeg vs Xeniya Balabayeva?
Tim Van de Steeg vs Xeniya Balabayeva (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Tim Van de Steeg vs Xeniya Balabayeva?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (ECO D35).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Tim Van de Steeg vs Xeniya Balabayeva, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.