Narayanan Neelakantan vs Pentala Harikrishna

Goodricke Open, 2000 · Result 1–0 · French Defense: Winawer Variation (C15).

Pentala Harikrishna23540

Narayanan Neelakantan22131

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Game details

White: Narayanan Neelakantan (2213)
Black: Pentala Harikrishna (2354)
Result: 1–0
Event: Goodricke Open
Year: 2000
Opening: French Defense: Winawer Variation (C15)

About this chess game

This chess game between Narayanan Neelakantan (2213) and Pentala Harikrishna (2354) was played at Goodricke Open in 2000 and finished 1–0. The opening was the French Defense: Winawer Variation (C15). 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 Narayanan Neelakantan vs Pentala Harikrishna?

Narayanan Neelakantan vs Pentala Harikrishna (2000) finished 1–0, a win for Narayanan Neelakantan.

What opening was played in Narayanan Neelakantan vs Pentala Harikrishna?

The game opened with the French Defense: Winawer Variation (ECO C15).

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