Shah Hetul vs K. Ratnakaran

49. National Challengers ch-IND, 2011 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

K. Ratnakaran2414½

Shah Hetul1953½

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Game details

White: Shah Hetul (1953)
Black: K. Ratnakaran (2414)
Result: ½–½
Event: 49. National Challengers ch-IND
Year: 2011
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Shah Hetul (1953) and K. Ratnakaran (2414) was played at 49. National Challengers ch-IND in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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

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Shah Hetul vs K. Ratnakaran (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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