Boris Gelfand vs Pentala Harikrishna

Moscow Grand Prix 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05).

Pentala Harikrishna27500

Boris Gelfand27241

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2724)
Black: Pentala Harikrishna (2750)
Result: 1–0
Event: Moscow Grand Prix 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2724) and Pentala Harikrishna (2750) was played at Moscow Grand Prix 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05). 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 Boris Gelfand vs Pentala Harikrishna?

Boris Gelfand vs Pentala Harikrishna (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Boris Gelfand.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Pentala Harikrishna?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (ECO E05).

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