Hikaru Nakamura vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50).

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave27891

Hikaru Nakamura27690

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2769)
Black: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2789)
Result: 0–1
Event: GCT Blitz YourNextMove
Year: 2018
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2769) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2789) was played at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50). 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 Hikaru Nakamura vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (ECO B50).

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