Pentala Harikrishna vs M. Amin Tabatabaei

FIDE World Cup 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78).

M. Amin Tabatabaei2613½

Pentala Harikrishna2730½

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Game details

White: Pentala Harikrishna (2730)
Black: M. Amin Tabatabaei (2613)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Cup 2021
Year: 2021
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2730) and M. Amin Tabatabaei (2613) was played at FIDE World Cup 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78). 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 M. Amin Tabatabaei?

Pentala Harikrishna vs M. Amin Tabatabaei (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs M. Amin Tabatabaei?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C78).

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