Cian Ward vs Aaravamudhan Balaji

Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Modern Defense (B06).

Aaravamudhan Balaji2270½

Cian Ward1947½

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Game details

White: Cian Ward (1947)
Black: Aaravamudhan Balaji (2270)
Result: ½–½
Event: Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters
Year: 2025
Opening: Modern Defense (B06)

About this chess game

This chess game between Cian Ward (1947) and Aaravamudhan Balaji (2270) was played at Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06). 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 Cian Ward vs Aaravamudhan Balaji?

Cian Ward vs Aaravamudhan Balaji (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Cian Ward vs Aaravamudhan Balaji?

The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).

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