Joshua Sheng vs Praveen Balakrishnan

CCCSA Thanksgiving GM, 2020 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).

Praveen Balakrishnan2485½

Joshua Sheng2474½

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Game details

White: Joshua Sheng (2474)
Black: Praveen Balakrishnan (2485)
Result: ½–½
Event: CCCSA Thanksgiving GM
Year: 2020
Opening: Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08)

About this chess game

This chess game between Joshua Sheng (2474) and Praveen Balakrishnan (2485) was played at CCCSA Thanksgiving GM in 2020 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08). 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 Joshua Sheng vs Praveen Balakrishnan?

Joshua Sheng vs Praveen Balakrishnan (2020) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Joshua Sheng vs Praveen Balakrishnan?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).

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