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This chess game between Christian Koepke (2348) and Praveen Balakrishnan (2488) was played at Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Grenke Open A in 2026 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Christian Koepke vs Praveen Balakrishnan?
Christian Koepke vs Praveen Balakrishnan (2026) finished 0-1, a win for Praveen Balakrishnan.
What opening was played in Christian Koepke vs Praveen Balakrishnan?
The game opened with the Petrov's Defense (ECO C42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Christian Koepke vs Praveen Balakrishnan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.