M. S. Thejkumar vs M. Karthikeyan

38. TCh-IND 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense (E74).

M. Karthikeyan1567½

M. S. Thejkumar2500½

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Game details

White: M. S. Thejkumar (2500)
Black: M. Karthikeyan (1567)
Result: ½–½
Event: 38. TCh-IND 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense (E74)

About this chess game

This chess game between M. S. Thejkumar (2500) and M. Karthikeyan (1567) was played at 38. TCh-IND 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense (E74). 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 M. S. Thejkumar vs M. Karthikeyan?

M. S. Thejkumar vs M. Karthikeyan (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in M. S. Thejkumar vs M. Karthikeyan?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense (ECO E74).

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