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Sinquefield Cup 2026 · Sinquefield Cup Round 9

GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) vs GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713)

Board 9.2. Result: 1/2-1/2. 40 moves. Opening: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line (B52).

Key moments

Move 3. Bb5+ — swing
Move 25. h3 — swing
Move 25… Rxd1 — swing

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