Francis Rayner vs Anuj Venkatesh
Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Semi-Slav Defense (D43).
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Game details
- White
- Francis Rayner (1983)
- Black
- Anuj Venkatesh (1825)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense (D43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Francis Rayner (1983) and Anuj Venkatesh (1825) was played at Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense (D43). 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 Francis Rayner vs Anuj Venkatesh?
Francis Rayner vs Anuj Venkatesh (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Francis Rayner.
What opening was played in Francis Rayner vs Anuj Venkatesh?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense (ECO D43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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