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This chess game between Alexey Root (2025) and James Larsen (1557) was played at 3. QCP Open & Fort Worth in 2020 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined (D30).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexey Root vs James Larsen?
Alexey Root vs James Larsen (2020) finished 1-0, a win for Alexey Root.
What opening was played in Alexey Root vs James Larsen?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO D30).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexey Root vs James Larsen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.