Aaravamudhan Balaji vs Kenneth Hobson

Gavin Wall Mem IM 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52).

Kenneth Hobson2361½

Aaravamudhan Balaji2394½

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Game details

White: Aaravamudhan Balaji (2394)
Black: Kenneth Hobson (2361)
Result: ½–½
Event: Gavin Wall Mem IM 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aaravamudhan Balaji (2394) and Kenneth Hobson (2361) was played at Gavin Wall Mem IM 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (E52). 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 Aaravamudhan Balaji vs Kenneth Hobson?

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

What opening was played in Aaravamudhan Balaji vs Kenneth Hobson?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense (ECO E52).

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