Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ernesto Inarkiev

FIDE World Rapid 2014, 2014 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11).

Ernesto Inarkiev2682½

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave2762½

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Game details

White: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2762)
Black: Ernesto Inarkiev (2682)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid 2014
Year: 2014
Opening: English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2762) and Ernesto Inarkiev (2682) was played at FIDE World Rapid 2014 in 2014 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 Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ernesto Inarkiev?

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ernesto Inarkiev (2014) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ernesto Inarkiev?

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

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