Praveen Balakrishnan vs Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi

World Rapid 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90).

Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi19520

Praveen Balakrishnan25071

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Game details

White: Praveen Balakrishnan (2507)
Black: Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi (1952)
Result: 1–0
Event: World Rapid 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Praveen Balakrishnan (2507) and Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi (1952) was played at World Rapid 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (D90). 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 Praveen Balakrishnan vs Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi?

Praveen Balakrishnan vs Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Praveen Balakrishnan.

What opening was played in Praveen Balakrishnan vs Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi?

The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO D90).

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