Praveen Balakrishnan vs Samuel Sevian

6. Washington Int 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84).

Samuel Sevian2620½

Praveen Balakrishnan2427½

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Game details

White: Praveen Balakrishnan (2427)
Black: Samuel Sevian (2620)
Result: ½–½
Event: 6. Washington Int 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84)

About this chess game

This chess game between Praveen Balakrishnan (2427) and Samuel Sevian (2620) was played at 6. Washington Int 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84). 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 Samuel Sevian?

Praveen Balakrishnan vs Samuel Sevian (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C84).

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