Nikolai Vlassov vs Timur Balabaev
RUS Cup Qualifier 1, 2004 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Nikolai Vlassov (2492)
- Black
- Timur Balabaev (2454)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- RUS Cup Qualifier 1
- Year
- 2004
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikolai Vlassov (2492) and Timur Balabaev (2454) was played at RUS Cup Qualifier 1 in 2004 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Nikolai Vlassov vs Timur Balabaev?
Nikolai Vlassov vs Timur Balabaev (2004) finished 1–0, a win for Nikolai Vlassov.
What opening was played in Nikolai Vlassov vs Timur Balabaev?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
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