Hemant puts up an inspired show to hold Harikrishna in Gibraltar Chess
International Master Hemant Sharma produced a sterling effort to hold higher-rated compatriot P Harikrishna to a creditable draw in the first round of the Masters section of Gibraltar Chess festival, here.
Playing the white side of an English opening, Sharma gave little away to Harikrishna and the resulting middle game was equal after exchange of queens.
Harikrishna got a minuscule advantage optically but frequent exchanges led to a level rook and opposite coloured Bishops endgame.
Not the one to give up easily, Harikrishna kept trying for a long time and it was only after 88 moves that truce was signed.
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