Vesa Maatta vs Thomas Engqvist

Enkoping, 1986 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54).

Thomas Engqvist2335½

Vesa Maatta2076½

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Game details

White: Vesa Maatta (2076)
Black: Thomas Engqvist (2335)
Result: ½–½
Event: Enkoping
Year: 1986
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vesa Maatta (2076) and Thomas Engqvist (2335) was played at Enkoping in 1986 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54). 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 Vesa Maatta vs Thomas Engqvist?

Vesa Maatta vs Thomas Engqvist (1986) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vesa Maatta vs Thomas Engqvist?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (ECO B54).

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