Anish Giri vs Alexey Sarana

World Blitz 2019, 2019 · Result 1–0 · Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05).

Alexey Sarana26630

Anish Giri27691

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Game details

White: Anish Giri (2769)
Black: Alexey Sarana (2663)
Result: 1–0
Event: World Blitz 2019
Year: 2019
Opening: Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05)

About this chess game

This chess game between Anish Giri (2769) and Alexey Sarana (2663) was played at World Blitz 2019 in 2019 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 Anish Giri vs Alexey Sarana?

Anish Giri vs Alexey Sarana (2019) finished 1–0, a win for Anish Giri.

What opening was played in Anish Giri vs Alexey Sarana?

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

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