Jack Zhu vs Praveen Balakrishnan

28. North American Open, 2018 · Result 1–0 · Petrov's Defense (C42).

Praveen Balakrishnan24180

Jack Zhu23641

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Game details

White: Jack Zhu (2364)
Black: Praveen Balakrishnan (2418)
Result: 1–0
Event: 28. North American Open
Year: 2018
Opening: Petrov's Defense (C42)

About this chess game

This chess game between Jack Zhu (2364) and Praveen Balakrishnan (2418) was played at 28. North American Open in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42). 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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Who won Jack Zhu vs Praveen Balakrishnan?

Jack Zhu vs Praveen Balakrishnan (2018) finished 1–0, a win for Jack Zhu.

What opening was played in Jack Zhu vs Praveen Balakrishnan?

The game opened with the Petrov's Defense (ECO C42).

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