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This chess game between Rafael A Vaganian (2437) and Sergey Makarichev (2520) was played at Aeroflot Open Legends in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation (A38).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Rafael A Vaganian vs Sergey Makarichev?
Rafael A Vaganian vs Sergey Makarichev (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Rafael A Vaganian.
What opening was played in Rafael A Vaganian vs Sergey Makarichev?
The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation (ECO A38).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Rafael A Vaganian vs Sergey Makarichev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.