Olivier Chau vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

FRA Team Ch 0304 U20, 2004 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack (B78).

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave2434½

Olivier Chau2162½

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Game details

White: Olivier Chau (2162)
Black: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2434)
Result: ½–½
Event: FRA Team Ch 0304 U20
Year: 2004
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack (B78)

About this chess game

This chess game between Olivier Chau (2162) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2434) was played at FRA Team Ch 0304 U20 in 2004 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack (B78). 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 Olivier Chau vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

Olivier Chau vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2004) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Olivier Chau vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack (ECO B78).

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