Game summary
Praggnanandhaa R and Esipenko, Andrey drew in 30 moves in round 9 of WR Chess Masters 2023 in Dusseldorf, Germany, on 25 February 2023. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42).
- White
- Praggnanandhaa R
- Black
- Esipenko, Andrey
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Place
- Dusseldorf, Germany
- Date
- 25 February 2023 (2023.02.25)
- Round
- 9.5
- Opening
- Petrov's Defense (C42)
- Length
- 30 moves (60 plies)
All moves of Praggnanandhaa, R vs Esipenko, Andrey (PGN move text)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.d4 d5 6.Bd3 Bd6 7.O-O O-O 8.c4 c6 9.Re1 Re8 10.Qc2 Na6 11.a3 Bg4 12.Ne5 Bxe5 13.dxe5 Nac5 14.cxd5 Nxd3 15.Qxd3 Rxe5 16.Qd4 Qf6 17.Nd2 cxd5 18.Nxe4 dxe4 19.Rxe4 Rxe4 20.Qxe4 Qe6 21.Qxe6 Bxe6 22.Be3 a6 23.Rc1 Rc8 24.Rxc8+ Bxc8 25.f3 f6 26.Kf2 Kf7 27.Bd4 Bd7 28.Ke3 Ke6 29.Bc3 Bc6 30.Bd4 Bd5 1/2-1/2
About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Praggnanandhaa, R take on Esipenko, Andrey at WR Chess Masters 2023 in Dusseldorf GER in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Petrov's Defense (C42), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: quick development, central control, and king safety.
Lasting 30 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.
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 Praggnanandhaa, R and Esipenko, Andrey. 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 Praggnanandhaa, R (White) and Esipenko, Andrey (Black), at WR Chess Masters 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Petrov's Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Praggnanandhaa, R and Esipenko, Andrey.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (60 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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