Pentala Harikrishna vs Max Illingworth

FIDE World Cup 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84).

Max Illingworth2517½

Pentala Harikrishna2737½

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2737)
Black: Max Illingworth (2517)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Cup 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2737) and Max Illingworth (2517) was played at FIDE World Cup 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (B84). 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 Max Illingworth?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Max Illingworth (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Max Illingworth?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation (ECO B84).

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