Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
FIDE Candidates 2020, 2020 · Result 1–0 · French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C18).
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Game details
- White
- Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2767)
- Black
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (2774)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- FIDE Candidates 2020
- Year
- 2020
- Opening
- French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C18)
About this chess game
This chess game between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2767) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2774) was played at FIDE Candidates 2020 in 2020 and finished 1–0. The opening was the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (C18). 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi?
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2020) finished 1–0, a win for Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
What opening was played in Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?
The game opened with the French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation (ECO C18).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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