Vadim Malakhatko vs Etienne Bacrot

World Rapid 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05).

Etienne Bacrot2725½

Vadim Malakhatko2542½

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Game details

White: Vadim Malakhatko (2542)
Black: Etienne Bacrot (2725)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Rapid 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05)

About this chess game

This chess game between Vadim Malakhatko (2542) and Etienne Bacrot (2725) was played at World Rapid 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (E05). 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 Vadim Malakhatko vs Etienne Bacrot?

Vadim Malakhatko vs Etienne Bacrot (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Vadim Malakhatko vs Etienne Bacrot?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Classical Line (ECO E05).

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