Aleksandr Demchenko vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

World Rapid 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51).

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave2789½

Aleksandr Demchenko1940½

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Game details

White: Aleksandr Demchenko (1940)
Black: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2789)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Rapid 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51)

About this chess game

This chess game between Aleksandr Demchenko (1940) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2789) was played at World Rapid 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51). 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 Aleksandr Demchenko vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

Aleksandr Demchenko vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Aleksandr Demchenko vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (ECO B51).

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