Pentala Harikrishna vs Merab Gagunashvili

40. Olympiad Open, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (A07).

Merab Gagunashvili2587½

Pentala Harikrishna2698½

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2698)
Black: Merab Gagunashvili (2587)
Result: ½–½
Event: 40. Olympiad Open
Year: 2012
Opening: Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (A07)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2698) and Merab Gagunashvili (2587) was played at 40. Olympiad Open in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (A07). 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 Merab Gagunashvili?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Merab Gagunashvili (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Merab Gagunashvili?

The game opened with the Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (ECO A07).

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