Ilia Smirin vs Pentala Harikrishna
World Blitz 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67).
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Game details
- White
- Ilia Smirin (2609)
- Black
- Pentala Harikrishna (2725)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ilia Smirin (2609) and Pentala Harikrishna (2725) was played at World Blitz 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67). 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 Ilia Smirin vs Pentala Harikrishna?
Ilia Smirin vs Pentala Harikrishna (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilia Smirin vs Pentala Harikrishna?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (ECO C67).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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