M. Karthikeyan vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov

15. Asian Continental, 2016 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System (C07).

Rustam Kasimdzhanov2703½

M. Karthikeyan1567½

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Game details

White: M. Karthikeyan (1567)
Black: Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2703)
Result: ½–½
Event: 15. Asian Continental
Year: 2016
Opening: French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System (C07)

About this chess game

This chess game between M. Karthikeyan (1567) and Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2703) was played at 15. Asian Continental in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System (C07). 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 M. Karthikeyan vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov?

M. Karthikeyan vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in M. Karthikeyan vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov?

The game opened with the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System (ECO C07).

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