Kenneth Shovel vs Viswanathan Anand
Lloyds Bank Open, 1985 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses (E90).
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Game details
- White
- Kenneth Shovel (2305)
- Black
- Viswanathan Anand (2380)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Lloyds Bank Open
- Year
- 1985
- Opening
- King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses (E90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Kenneth Shovel (2305) and Viswanathan Anand (2380) was played at Lloyds Bank Open in 1985 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses (E90). 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 Kenneth Shovel vs Viswanathan Anand?
Kenneth Shovel vs Viswanathan Anand (1985) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Kenneth Shovel vs Viswanathan Anand?
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses (ECO E90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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