Ernesto Inarkiev vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

Bundesliga 2017-18, 2017 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

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Ernesto Inarkiev26930

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Game details

White: Ernesto Inarkiev (2693)
Black: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2794)
Result: 0–1
Event: Bundesliga 2017-18
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ernesto Inarkiev (2693) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2794) was played at Bundesliga 2017-18 in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Ernesto Inarkiev vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

Ernesto Inarkiev vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.

What opening was played in Ernesto Inarkiev vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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