Ilya Iyengar vs Kabir Bhatia

London Classic Open 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31).

Kabir Bhatia2096½

Ilya Iyengar2008½

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Game details

White: Ilya Iyengar (2008)
Black: Kabir Bhatia (2096)
Result: ½–½
Event: London Classic Open 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ilya Iyengar (2008) and Kabir Bhatia (2096) was played at London Classic Open 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (A31). 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 Ilya Iyengar vs Kabir Bhatia?

Ilya Iyengar vs Kabir Bhatia (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ilya Iyengar vs Kabir Bhatia?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation (ECO A31).

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