Pentala Harikrishna vs Ioan-Cristian Chirila

32. Benasque Open, 2012 · Result 1–0 · Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line (A65).

Ioan-Cristian Chirila25140

Pentala Harikrishna26881

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2688)
Black: Ioan-Cristian Chirila (2514)
Result: 1–0
Event: 32. Benasque Open
Year: 2012
Opening: Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line (A65)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2688) and Ioan-Cristian Chirila (2514) was played at 32. Benasque Open in 2012 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line (A65). 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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Pentala Harikrishna vs Ioan-Cristian Chirila (2012) finished 1–0, a win for Pentala Harikrishna.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Ioan-Cristian Chirila?

The game opened with the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line (ECO A65).

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