Stelios Halkias vs Rao Sharan

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Catalan Opening: Closed (E06).

Rao Sharan23411

Stelios Halkias25030

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Game details

White: Stelios Halkias (2503)
Black: Rao Sharan (2341)
Result: 0–1
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+
Year: 2025
Opening: Catalan Opening: Closed (E06)

About this chess game

This chess game between Stelios Halkias (2503) and Rao Sharan (2341) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+ in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed (E06). 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 Stelios Halkias vs Rao Sharan?

Stelios Halkias vs Rao Sharan (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Rao Sharan.

What opening was played in Stelios Halkias vs Rao Sharan?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed (ECO E06).

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