Lucas Van Foreest vs Thai Dai Van Nguyen

Tata Steel Challengers, 2022 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).

Thai Dai Van Nguyen2613½

Lucas Van Foreest2539½

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Game details

White: Lucas Van Foreest (2539)
Black: Thai Dai Van Nguyen (2613)
Result: ½–½
Event: Tata Steel Challengers
Year: 2022
Opening: Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08)

About this chess game

This chess game between Lucas Van Foreest (2539) and Thai Dai Van Nguyen (2613) was played at Tata Steel Challengers in 2022 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08). 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 Lucas Van Foreest vs Thai Dai Van Nguyen?

Lucas Van Foreest vs Thai Dai Van Nguyen (2022) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Lucas Van Foreest vs Thai Dai Van Nguyen?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).

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