Pentala Harikrishna vs Surya Shekhar Ganguly

Tata Steel India Rapid, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13).

Surya Shekhar Ganguly2615½

Pentala Harikrishna2729½

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2729)
Black: Surya Shekhar Ganguly (2615)
Result: ½–½
Event: Tata Steel India Rapid
Year: 2018
Opening: Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2729) and Surya Shekhar Ganguly (2615) was played at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13). 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 Surya Shekhar Ganguly?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Surya Shekhar Ganguly (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Surya Shekhar Ganguly?

The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO B13).

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