Game summary
Praggnanandhaa R and Nihal, Sarin drew in 10 moves in round 10 of Sunway Sitges Open 2018 in Sitges, Spain, on 23 December 2018. The opening was the English Opening (A13).
- White
- Praggnanandhaa R
- Black
- Nihal, Sarin
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Place
- Sitges, Spain
- Date
- 23 December 2018 (2018.12.23)
- Round
- 10.12
- Opening
- English Opening (A13)
- Length
- 10 moves (20 plies)
All moves of Praggnanandhaa, R vs Nihal, Sarin (PGN move text)
1.Nf3 d5 2.e3 Nf6 3.c4 e6 4.b3 c5 5.Bb2 Nc6 6.cxd5 exd5 7.Be2 d4 8.Bb5 Bd6 9.O-O O-O 10.h3 Bf5 1/2-1/2
About This Game
This brisk miniature sees Praggnanandhaa, R take on Nihal, Sarin at Sunway Sitges Open 2018 in Sitges ESP in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed English Opening (A13) — 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.
The game was a sharp, short fight of 10 moves. Decisive encounters like this one often hinge on a single tactical oversight or a well-prepared opening idea, making them excellent study material for spotting mistakes early.
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.
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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Praggnanandhaa, R and Nihal, Sarin. Replay the full game move by move above, analyse it with the engine to find the turning points, and use Practice mode to play out the critical positions yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Praggnanandhaa, R (White) and Nihal, Sarin (Black), at Sunway Sitges Open 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A13). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle where both sides delay direct contact.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Praggnanandhaa, R and Nihal, Sarin.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 10 moves (20 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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