Pentala Harikrishna vs Varuzhan Akobian

Corus-B, 2010 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21).

Varuzhan Akobian2628½

Pentala Harikrishna2672½

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2672)
Black: Varuzhan Akobian (2628)
Result: ½–½
Event: Corus-B
Year: 2010
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2672) and Varuzhan Akobian (2628) was played at Corus-B in 2010 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (A21). 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 Pentala Harikrishna vs Varuzhan Akobian?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Varuzhan Akobian (2010) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Varuzhan Akobian?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian (ECO A21).

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