Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen

Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Magnus Carlsen28701

Pentala Harikrishna27310

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2731)
Black: Magnus Carlsen (2870)
Result: 0–1
Event: Tata Steel India Blitz
Year: 2019
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2731) and Magnus Carlsen (2870) was played at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2019 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). 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 Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen (2019) finished 0–1, a win for Magnus Carlsen.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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