Rahul Sangma vs Murali Karthikeyan

India National Rapid Chess Championship 2025-26, 2026 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15).

Murali Karthikeyan26481

Rahul Sangma21300

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Game details

White: Rahul Sangma (2130)
Black: Murali Karthikeyan (2648)
Result: 0–1
Event: India National Rapid Chess Championship 2025-26
Year: 2026
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15)

About this chess game

This chess game between Rahul Sangma (2130) and Murali Karthikeyan (2648) was played at India National Rapid Chess Championship 2025-26 in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15). 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 Rahul Sangma vs Murali Karthikeyan?

Rahul Sangma vs Murali Karthikeyan (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Murali Karthikeyan.

What opening was played in Rahul Sangma vs Murali Karthikeyan?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (ECO A15).

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