Pentala Harikrishna vs Cristobal Henriquez Villagra

FIDE Grand Swiss 2023, 2023 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53).

Cristobal Henriquez Villagra2630½

Pentala Harikrishna2716½

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2716)
Black: Cristobal Henriquez Villagra (2630)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE Grand Swiss 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2716) and Cristobal Henriquez Villagra (2630) was played at FIDE Grand Swiss 2023 in 2023 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53). 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 Cristobal Henriquez Villagra?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Cristobal Henriquez Villagra (2023) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Cristobal Henriquez Villagra?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (ECO B53).

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