Arkadij Naiditsch vs Quentin Loiseau

TCh-FRA Top 12 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11).

Quentin Loiseau2459½

Arkadij Naiditsch2649½

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Game details

White: Arkadij Naiditsch (2649)
Black: Quentin Loiseau (2459)
Result: ½–½
Event: TCh-FRA Top 12 2021
Year: 2021
Opening: English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11)

About this chess game

This chess game between Arkadij Naiditsch (2649) and Quentin Loiseau (2459) was played at TCh-FRA Top 12 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11). 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 Arkadij Naiditsch vs Quentin Loiseau?

Arkadij Naiditsch vs Quentin Loiseau (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Arkadij Naiditsch vs Quentin Loiseau?

The game opened with the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (ECO A11).

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