Game summary
Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. and Praggnanandhaa R drew in 23 moves in round 1 of Stepan Avagyan Mem 2025 in Jermuk, Armenia, on 29 May 2025. The opening was the King's Indian Attack (A08).
- White
- Aravindh, Chithambaram VR.
- Black
- Praggnanandhaa R
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- Stepan Avagyan Mem 2025
- Place
- Jermuk, Armenia
- Date
- 29 May 2025 (2025.05.29)
- Round
- 1.2
- Opening
- King's Indian Attack (A08)
- Length
- 23 moves (45 plies)
All moves of Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. vs Praggnanandhaa, R (PGN move text)
1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 c5 3.Bg2 Nf6 4.O-O Nc6 5.d4 cxd4 6.Nxd4 e5 7.Nxc6 bxc6 8.c4 Rb8 9.Bg5 Be7 10.Nc3 O-O 11.cxd5 cxd5 12.Bxf6 Bxf6 13.Nxd5 Rxb2 14.Qa4 Be6 15.Nxf6+ Qxf6 16.Qxa7 Rxe2 17.a4 g6 18.a5 e4 19.Rae1 Ra2 20.Rxe4 Qf5 21.a6 Bc8 22.Rfe1 Rxa6 23.Qd4 1/2-1/2
About This Game
Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. and Praggnanandhaa, R met over the board in this middlegame battle at Stepan Avagyan Mem 2025 in Jermuk ARM in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Indian Attack (A08), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle where both sides delay direct contact. Openings in this ECO group reward patient build-up and a good feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 23 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame. This is the phase where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide, and replaying it slowly is a good way to train your own middlegame judgement.
Praggnanandhaa, R is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins. Studying many games by a single strong player is one of the fastest ways to understand practical chess decisions.
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After the contest, the game was drawn between Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. and Praggnanandhaa, R. Use the board above to replay every move at your own pace, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation of the key moments, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas from any position.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. (White) and Praggnanandhaa, R (Black), at Stepan Avagyan Mem 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Attack (ECO code A08). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle where both sides delay direct contact.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. and Praggnanandhaa, R.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 23 moves (45 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser for engine evaluation and Practice mode to play the positions yourself.
Where can I find more games like this?
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