Praveen Balakrishnan vs Nikita Petrov

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70).

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Praveen Balakrishnan25070

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Game details

White: Praveen Balakrishnan (2507)
Black: Nikita Petrov
Result: 0–1
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+
Year: 2025
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70)

About this chess game

This chess game between Praveen Balakrishnan (2507) and Nikita Petrov was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+ in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70). 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 Nikita Petrov?

Praveen Balakrishnan vs Nikita Petrov (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Nikita Petrov.

What opening was played in Praveen Balakrishnan vs Nikita Petrov?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C70).

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