Pentala Harikrishna vs Fabiano Caruana

42. Olympiad 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense, Main Line (C83).

Fabiano Caruana2808½

Pentala Harikrishna2752½

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2752)
Black: Fabiano Caruana (2808)
Result: ½–½
Event: 42. Olympiad 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense, Main Line (C83)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2752) and Fabiano Caruana (2808) was played at 42. Olympiad 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense, Main Line (C83). 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 Fabiano Caruana?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Fabiano Caruana (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Fabiano Caruana?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Open, Classical Defense, Main Line (ECO C83).

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