Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Sarin Nihal

Esports World Cup B 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70).

Sarin Nihal2692½

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave2736½

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Game details

White: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2736)
Black: Sarin Nihal (2692)
Result: ½–½
Event: Esports World Cup B 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70)

About this chess game

This chess game between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2736) and Sarin Nihal (2692) was played at Esports World Cup B 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C70). 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 Sarin Nihal?

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Sarin Nihal (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Sarin Nihal?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C70).

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