David W L Howell vs Viswanathan Anand

2. London Chess Classic, 2010 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52).

Viswanathan Anand2804½

David W L Howell2611½

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Game details

White: David W L Howell (2611)
Black: Viswanathan Anand (2804)
Result: ½–½
Event: 2. London Chess Classic
Year: 2010
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52)

About this chess game

This chess game between David W L Howell (2611) and Viswanathan Anand (2804) was played at 2. London Chess Classic in 2010 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52). 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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Who won David W L Howell vs Viswanathan Anand?

David W L Howell vs Viswanathan Anand (2010) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in David W L Howell vs Viswanathan Anand?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (ECO B52).

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