Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Pentala Harikrishna

Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18).

Pentala Harikrishna27310

Ian Nepomniachtchi27731

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Game details

White: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2773)
Black: Pentala Harikrishna (2731)
Result: 1–0
Event: Tata Steel India Blitz
Year: 2019
Opening: English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ian Nepomniachtchi (2773) and Pentala Harikrishna (2731) was played at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2019 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18). 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Pentala Harikrishna?

Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Pentala Harikrishna (2019) finished 1–0, a win for Ian Nepomniachtchi.

What opening was played in Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Pentala Harikrishna?

The game opened with the English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (ECO A18).

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