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This chess game between Rafael Palathingal (1984) and Harishkumar Karthikeyan (1948) was played at 19. SPICE Cup Open 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Rafael Palathingal vs Harishkumar Karthikeyan?
Rafael Palathingal vs Harishkumar Karthikeyan (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Rafael Palathingal vs Harishkumar Karthikeyan?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (ECO D35).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Rafael Palathingal vs Harishkumar Karthikeyan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.