Game summary
Sevian, Samuel and Praggnanandhaa R drew in 73 moves in round 10 of Xtracon Chess Open 2019 in Helsingor, Denmark, on 28 July 2019. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense (B15).
- White
- Sevian, Samuel
- Black
- Praggnanandhaa R
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- Xtracon Chess Open 2019
- Place
- Helsingor, Denmark
- Date
- 28 July 2019 (2019.07.28)
- Round
- 10.1
- Opening
- Caro-Kann Defense (B15)
- Length
- 73 moves (145 plies)
All moves of Sevian, Samuel vs Praggnanandhaa, R (PGN move text)
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6+ exf6 6.c3 Bd6 7.Bd3 O-O 8.Qc2 Re8+ 9.Ne2 h5 10.Be3 Nd7 11.Ng3 Bf4 12.O-O Bxe3 13.fxe3 Rxe3 14.Nxh5 Nf8 15.Qd2 Qe7 16.Rae1 Re6 17.Qf2 Qd6 18.Rxe6 Qxe6 19.h3 Qd6 20.Qh4 f5 21.Bxf5 Bxf5 22.Rxf5 Qe6 23.Qg5 Ng6 24.a3 Qb3 25.Rf2 Re8 26.Kh2 Qe6 27.Qg3 Qd5 28.Nf4 Nxf4 29.Qxf4 Qd7 30.Rf3 Re2 31.Rf2 Rxf2 32.Qxf2 b5 33.Qc2 Qd6+ 34.Kg1 Qe6 35.Kf2 a5 36.a4 bxa4 37.Qxa4 Qf5+ 38.Kg1 Qb1+ 39.Kh2 Qxb2 40.Qxa5 Qb8+ 41.Qe5 Qc8 42.Qd6 Qe8 43.c4 f6 44.d5 cxd5 45.Qxd5+ Kf8 46.Qd6+ Kf7 47.c5 Qe6 48.Qc7+ Ke8 49.c6 Qe7 50.Qb8+ Kf7 51.Qb3+ Qe6 52.Qb7+ Ke8 53.Qb8+ Kf7 54.Qa7+ Qe7 55.Qb7 Ke8 56.Qb8+ Kf7 57.Qf4 Qc5 58.Qc7+ Qe7 59.Qg3 Qc5 60.Qb3+ Kf8 61.Qe6 Qe7 62.Qd5 Qc7+ 63.g3 Ke7 64.h4 Qd6 65.Qe4+ Kd8 66.Qh7 Qxc6 67.Qg8+ Qe8 68.Qxg7 Qe2+ 69.Kh3 Qf1+ 70.Kg4 Qe2+ 71.Kh3 Qf1+ 72.Kg4 Qe2+ 73.Kh3 1/2-1/2
About This Game
In this encounter Sevian, Samuel had the white pieces against Praggnanandhaa, R at Xtracon Chess Open 2019 in Helsingor DEN in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B15), 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 73 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.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game is more valuable than it first appears. You see not just the moves, but the order in which plans are introduced, how both sides react to threats, and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, the game was drawn between Sevian, Samuel 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 Sevian, Samuel (White) and Praggnanandhaa, R (Black), at Xtracon Chess Open 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B15). Sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Sevian, Samuel and Praggnanandhaa, R.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 73 moves (145 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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