Evgeny Petrovich Karelin vs Janis Knostenbergs

WS/M/041, 2006 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98).

Janis Knostenbergs2194½

Evgeny Petrovich Karelin2073½

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Game details

White: Evgeny Petrovich Karelin (2073)
Black: Janis Knostenbergs (2194)
Result: ½–½
Event: WS/M/041
Year: 2006
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98)

About this chess game

This chess game between Evgeny Petrovich Karelin (2073) and Janis Knostenbergs (2194) was played at WS/M/041 in 2006 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98). 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 Evgeny Petrovich Karelin vs Janis Knostenbergs?

Evgeny Petrovich Karelin vs Janis Knostenbergs (2006) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Evgeny Petrovich Karelin vs Janis Knostenbergs?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B98).

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