Johan-Sebastian Christiansen vs Pentala Harikrishna

World Blitz 2017, 2017 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).

Pentala Harikrishna27441

Johan-Sebastian Christiansen24950

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Game details

White: Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (2495)
Black: Pentala Harikrishna (2744)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Blitz 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)

About this chess game

This chess game between Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (2495) and Pentala Harikrishna (2744) was played at World Blitz 2017 in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40). 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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Who won Johan-Sebastian Christiansen vs Pentala Harikrishna?

Johan-Sebastian Christiansen vs Pentala Harikrishna (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Pentala Harikrishna.

What opening was played in Johan-Sebastian Christiansen vs Pentala Harikrishna?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).

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