Fabiano Caruana vs Gawain C B Maroroa Jones

Tata Steel Masters, 2018 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation (E71).

Gawain C B Maroroa Jones2640½

Fabiano Caruana2811½

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Game details

White: Fabiano Caruana (2811)
Black: Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (2640)
Result: ½–½
Event: Tata Steel Masters
Year: 2018
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation (E71)

About this chess game

This chess game between Fabiano Caruana (2811) and Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (2640) was played at Tata Steel Masters in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation (E71). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Fabiano Caruana vs Gawain C B Maroroa Jones?

Fabiano Caruana vs Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Fabiano Caruana vs Gawain C B Maroroa Jones?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation (ECO E71).

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