Pentala Harikrishna vs Alexei Shirov
World Rapid 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54).
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Game details
- White
- Pentala Harikrishna (2725)
- Black
- Alexei Shirov (2643)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54)
About this chess game
This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2725) and Alexei Shirov (2643) was played at World Rapid 2018 in 2018 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 Alexei Shirov?
Pentala Harikrishna vs Alexei Shirov (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Alexei Shirov?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Classical Variation (ECO C54).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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