Pentala Harikrishna vs Robert Hovhannisyan

World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54).

Robert Hovhannisyan26371

Pentala Harikrishna27250

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2725)
Black: Robert Hovhannisyan (2637)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Blitz 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2725) and Robert Hovhannisyan (2637) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54). 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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Who won Pentala Harikrishna vs Robert Hovhannisyan?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Robert Hovhannisyan (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Robert Hovhannisyan.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Robert Hovhannisyan?

The game opened with the Italian Game: Classical Variation (ECO C54).

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