Hannu Pihlajasalo vs Antti Niemela

TCh-FIN, 2008 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36).

Antti Niemela2282½

Hannu Pihlajasalo2248½

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Game details

White: Hannu Pihlajasalo (2248)
Black: Antti Niemela (2282)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-FIN
Year: 2008
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hannu Pihlajasalo (2248) and Antti Niemela (2282) was played at TCh-FIN in 2008 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36). 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 Hannu Pihlajasalo vs Antti Niemela?

Hannu Pihlajasalo vs Antti Niemela (2008) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Hannu Pihlajasalo vs Antti Niemela?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (ECO D36).

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