Valerij Popov vs Pentala Harikrishna
World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29).
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Game details
- White
- Valerij Popov (2532)
- Black
- Pentala Harikrishna (2725)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29)
About this chess game
This chess game between Valerij Popov (2532) and Pentala Harikrishna (2725) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29). 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 Valerij Popov vs Pentala Harikrishna?
Valerij Popov vs Pentala Harikrishna (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Valerij Popov vs Pentala Harikrishna?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (ECO A29).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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