Pentala Harikrishna vs Vahap Sanal

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54).

Vahap Sanal2546½

Pentala Harikrishna2693½

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2693)
Black: Vahap Sanal (2546)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+
Year: 2025
Opening: Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2693) and Vahap Sanal (2546) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 31+ in 2025 and finished ½–½. 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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Frequently asked questions

Who won Pentala Harikrishna vs Vahap Sanal?

Pentala Harikrishna vs Vahap Sanal (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Vahap Sanal?

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

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