Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Pentala Harikrishna

7. Hainan Danzhou GM, 2016 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17).

Pentala Harikrishna2755½

Vasyl Ivanchuk2728½

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Game details

White: Vasyl Ivanchuk (2728)
Black: Pentala Harikrishna (2755)
Result: ½–½
Event: 7. Hainan Danzhou GM
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vasyl Ivanchuk (2728) and Pentala Harikrishna (2755) was played at 7. Hainan Danzhou GM in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (A17). 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 Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Pentala Harikrishna?

Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Pentala Harikrishna (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Pentala Harikrishna?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation (ECO A17).

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