Sergey Karjakin vs Vidit Saini

World Rapid 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28).

Vidit Saini27150

Sergey Karjakin27601

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Game details

White: Sergey Karjakin (2760)
Black: Vidit Saini (2715)
Result: 1–0
Event: World Rapid 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sergey Karjakin (2760) and Vidit Saini (2715) was played at World Rapid 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28). 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 Sergey Karjakin vs Vidit Saini?

Sergey Karjakin vs Vidit Saini (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Sergey Karjakin.

What opening was played in Sergey Karjakin vs Vidit Saini?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (ECO A28).

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