Geert Van der Stricht vs Rafael A Vaganian

InventiChess GM, 2008 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (D53).

Rafael A Vaganian2594½

Geert Van der Stricht2426½

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Game details

White: Geert Van der Stricht (2426)
Black: Rafael A Vaganian (2594)
Result: ½–½
Event: InventiChess GM
Year: 2008
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (D53)

About this chess game

This chess game between Geert Van der Stricht (2426) and Rafael A Vaganian (2594) was played at InventiChess GM in 2008 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (D53). 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 Geert Van der Stricht vs Rafael A Vaganian?

Geert Van der Stricht vs Rafael A Vaganian (2008) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Geert Van der Stricht vs Rafael A Vaganian?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Lasker Defense (ECO D53).

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