Markus Ragger vs Nils Grandelius

79. Tata Steel GpB, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88).

Nils Grandelius2642½

Markus Ragger2697½

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Game details

White: Markus Ragger (2697)
Black: Nils Grandelius (2642)
Result: ½–½
Event: 79. Tata Steel GpB
Year: 2017
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88)

About this chess game

This chess game between Markus Ragger (2697) and Nils Grandelius (2642) was played at 79. Tata Steel GpB in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88). 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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Who won Markus Ragger vs Nils Grandelius?

Markus Ragger vs Nils Grandelius (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Markus Ragger vs Nils Grandelius?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C88).

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