Boris Kantsler vs Karthikeyan Ajay

FSGM August 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39).

Karthikeyan Ajay2426½

Boris Kantsler2426½

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Game details

White: Boris Kantsler (2426)
Black: Karthikeyan Ajay (2426)
Result: ½–½
Event: FSGM August 2021
Year: 2021
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Kantsler (2426) and Karthikeyan Ajay (2426) was played at FSGM August 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (A39). 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 Boris Kantsler vs Karthikeyan Ajay?

Boris Kantsler vs Karthikeyan Ajay (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Boris Kantsler vs Karthikeyan Ajay?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation (ECO A39).

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