Andrew Karklins vs Mike Blankenau

Midwest Masters Inv, 1989 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45).

Mike Blankenau2245½

Andrew Karklins2310½

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Game details

White: Andrew Karklins (2310)
Black: Mike Blankenau (2245)
Result: ½–½
Event: Midwest Masters Inv
Year: 1989
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45)

About this chess game

This chess game between Andrew Karklins (2310) and Mike Blankenau (2245) was played at Midwest Masters Inv in 1989 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (B45). 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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Andrew Karklins vs Mike Blankenau (1989) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Andrew Karklins vs Mike Blankenau?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Normal Variation (ECO B45).

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