Vladimir Kramnik vs Pavel Eljanov

Corus A, 2008 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16).

Pavel Eljanov26920

Vladimir Kramnik27991

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Game details

White: Vladimir Kramnik (2799)
Black: Pavel Eljanov (2692)
Result: 1–0
Event: Corus A
Year: 2008
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vladimir Kramnik (2799) and Pavel Eljanov (2692) was played at Corus A in 2008 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (A16). 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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Who won Vladimir Kramnik vs Pavel Eljanov?

Vladimir Kramnik vs Pavel Eljanov (2008) finished 1–0, a win for Vladimir Kramnik.

What opening was played in Vladimir Kramnik vs Pavel Eljanov?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A16).

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