Game summary
Liang, Awonder and Dmitry Andreikin drew in 62 moves in round 6 of Sunway Sitges Open 2018 in Sitges, Spain, on 19 December 2018. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense (B11).
- White
- Liang, Awonder
- Black
- Dmitry Andreikin
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Place
- Sitges, Spain
- Date
- 19 December 2018 (2018.12.19)
- Round
- 6.4
- Opening
- Caro-Kann Defense (B11)
- Length
- 62 moves (123 plies)
All moves of Liang, Awonder vs Andreikin, D (PGN move text)
1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 Bg4 4.h3 Bxf3 5.Qxf3 Nf6 6.d3 e6 7.Be2 Bd6 8.O-O Nbd7 9.d4 dxe4 10.Nxe4 Nxe4 11.Qxe4 Nf6 12.Qf3 Bc7 13.Rd1 h5 14.h4 Ng4 15.Bg5 Bh2+ 16.Kh1 f6 17.Be3 Bc7 18.Bc4 Qe7 19.Bf4 O-O-O 20.Bxc7 Qxc7 21.Bxe6+ Kb8 22.Bxg4 hxg4 23.Qg3 g5 24.Qxc7+ Kxc7 25.g3 gxh4 26.gxh4 Rxh4+ 27.Kg2 f5 28.c3 Rdh8 29.Rg1 f4 30.Kf1 Re8 31.Re1 Rxe1+ 32.Kxe1 Kd6 33.Kd2 Kd5 34.Kd3 b5 35.a4 a6 36.axb5 axb5 37.Rg2 Rh3+ 38.Kd2 Rh4 39.Kd3 g3 40.fxg3 Rg4 41.b3 fxg3 42.c4+ Ke6 43.cxb5 cxb5 44.Kc3 Kd5 45.Kb4 Kc6 46.Ka5 Rg5 47.b4 Rg6 48.d5+ Kxd5 49.Kxb5 Ke4 50.Kc5 Kf3 51.Rg1 Kf2 52.Ra1 g2 53.b5 Re6 54.b6 Re1 55.Ra2+ Re2 56.Ra1 Re1 57.Ra2+ Re2 58.Ra1 Rb2 59.Kc6 g1=Q 60.Rxg1 Kxg1 61.b7 Rxb7 62.Kxb7 1/2-1/2
About This Game
A marathon in which Liang, Awonder was paired against Andreikin, D at Sunway Sitges Open 2018 in Sitges ESP in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Caro-Kann Defense (B11) the players entered sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack the enemy king.
At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle. Marathon games like this reward stamina and precise endgame technique, and they reveal how top players keep pressing in positions many would agree to draw.
Andreikin, D 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.
Games such as this one are useful at every level. Beginners can follow the opening principles, club players can study the middlegame plans, and stronger players can examine the finer endgame and decision-making points.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Liang, Awonder and Andreikin, D. 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 Liang, Awonder (White) and Andreikin, D (Black), at Sunway Sitges Open 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B11). Sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Liang, Awonder and Andreikin, D.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 62 moves (123 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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