Pentala Harikrishna vs Pavel Ponkratov

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Three Knights Opening (C46).

Pavel Ponkratov25870

Pentala Harikrishna26931

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2693)
Black: Pavel Ponkratov (2587)
Result: 1–0
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: Three Knights Opening (C46)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2693) and Pavel Ponkratov (2587) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Blitz Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Three Knights Opening (C46). 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 Pavel Ponkratov?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Pavel Ponkratov (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Pentala Harikrishna.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Pavel Ponkratov?

The game opened with the Three Knights Opening (ECO C46).

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