Safal Bora vs Praveen Balakrishnan

SPICE Cup Open 2022, 2022 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening (E00).

Praveen Balakrishnan2510½

Safal Bora2441½

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Game details

White: Safal Bora (2441)
Black: Praveen Balakrishnan (2510)
Result: ½–½
Event: SPICE Cup Open 2022
Year: 2022
Opening: Catalan Opening (E00)

About this chess game

This chess game between Safal Bora (2441) and Praveen Balakrishnan (2510) was played at SPICE Cup Open 2022 in 2022 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening (E00). 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 Safal Bora vs Praveen Balakrishnan?

Safal Bora vs Praveen Balakrishnan (2022) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Safal Bora vs Praveen Balakrishnan?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening (ECO E00).

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