Jorden Van Foreest vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

GCT Rapid Croatia 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave2749½

Jorden Van Foreest2688½

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Game details

White: Jorden Van Foreest (2688)
Black: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2749)
Result: ½–½
Event: GCT Rapid Croatia 2021
Year: 2021
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Jorden Van Foreest (2688) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2749) was played at GCT Rapid Croatia 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Jorden Van Foreest vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

Jorden Van Foreest vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Jorden Van Foreest vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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