Christian Koepke vs Praveen Balakrishnan
Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Grenke Open A, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Petrov's Defense (C42).
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Game details
- White
- Christian Koepke (2348)
- Black
- Praveen Balakrishnan (2488)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Grenke Open A
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Petrov's Defense (C42)
About this chess game
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). 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 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.