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Sinquefield Cup 2026 · Sinquefield Cup Round 8

GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) vs GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)

Board 8.5. Result: 0-1. 27 moves. Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation (C78).

Key moments

Move 11. h3 — swing
Move 22. e5 — swing
Move 26. f3 — swing

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