Justin Zhide Wang vs Sean Balbalin
2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Game details
- White
- Justin Zhide Wang (1948)
- Black
- Sean Balbalin (1428)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)
About this chess game
This chess game between Justin Zhide Wang (1948) and Sean Balbalin (1428) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Rapid in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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 Justin Zhide Wang vs Sean Balbalin?
Justin Zhide Wang vs Sean Balbalin (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Justin Zhide Wang.
What opening was played in Justin Zhide Wang vs Sean Balbalin?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
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