M Paul Townsend vs Akshaya Kalaiyalahan

County Championship Final, 2019 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Akshaya Kalaiyalahan2212½

M Paul Townsend2233½

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Game details

White: M Paul Townsend (2233)
Black: Akshaya Kalaiyalahan (2212)
Result: ½–½
Event: County Championship Final
Year: 2019
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between M Paul Townsend (2233) and Akshaya Kalaiyalahan (2212) was played at County Championship Final in 2019 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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

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M Paul Townsend vs Akshaya Kalaiyalahan (2019) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

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The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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