Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

FIDE Candidates 2020, 2021 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15).

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave2758½

Ian Nepomniachtchi2789½

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Game details

White: Ian Nepomniachtchi (2789)
Black: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2758)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE Candidates 2020
Year: 2021
Opening: English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15)

About this chess game

This chess game between Ian Nepomniachtchi (2789) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2758) was played at FIDE Candidates 2020 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (A15). 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

The game opened with the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense (ECO A15).

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