Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Alexey Sarana

Aeroflot Open A 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92).

Alexey Sarana2433½

Chithambaram VR. Aravindh2506½

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Game details

White: Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2506)
Black: Alexey Sarana (2433)
Result: ½–½
Event: Aeroflot Open A 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92)

About this chess game

This chess game between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (2506) and Alexey Sarana (2433) was played at Aeroflot Open A 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (B92). 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 Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Alexey Sarana?

Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Alexey Sarana (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Chithambaram VR. Aravindh vs Alexey Sarana?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation (ECO B92).

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