Viswanathan Anand vs Sankar Ganesan

India ch-IND, date unknown · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67).

Sankar Ganesan22700

Viswanathan Anand25201

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Game details

White: Viswanathan Anand (2520)
Black: Sankar Ganesan (2270)
Result: 1–0
Event: India ch-IND
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67)

About this chess game

This chess game between Viswanathan Anand (2520) and Sankar Ganesan (2270) was played at India ch-IND and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67). 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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Who won Viswanathan Anand vs Sankar Ganesan?

Viswanathan Anand vs Sankar Ganesan finished 1–0, a win for Viswanathan Anand.

What opening was played in Viswanathan Anand vs Sankar Ganesan?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (ECO B67).

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