Lester Van Meter vs Yngve Fossheim

Reykjavik Open 2026, 2026 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Yngve Fossheim2197½

Lester Van Meter1918½

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Game details

White: Lester Van Meter (1918)
Black: Yngve Fossheim (2197)
Result: ½–½
Event: Reykjavik Open 2026
Year: 2026
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Lester Van Meter (1918) and Yngve Fossheim (2197) was played at Reykjavik Open 2026 in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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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Who won Lester Van Meter vs Yngve Fossheim?

Lester Van Meter vs Yngve Fossheim (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Lester Van Meter vs Yngve Fossheim?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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