Praveen Balakrishnan vs Yilun Zhu
Reykjavik Open 2026, 2026 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18).
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Game details
- White
- Praveen Balakrishnan (2488)
- Black
- Yilun Zhu (2087)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Reykjavik Open 2026
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18)
About this chess game
This chess game between Praveen Balakrishnan (2488) and Yilun Zhu (2087) was played at Reykjavik Open 2026 in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18). 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 Yilun Zhu?
Praveen Balakrishnan vs Yilun Zhu (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Praveen Balakrishnan vs Yilun Zhu?
The game opened with the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (ECO A18).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Praveen Balakrishnan vs Yilun Zhu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.