23 July 2019

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Equalizes Score in Final of Riga Grand Prix Leg

The match with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to be decided in the playoff.

Photo: World Chess
Photo: World Chess

The second game of the final match of the second FIDE Grand Prix leg organized by World Chess in Riga was played on July 23. 

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France) gained revenge having defeated Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Azerbaijan) defeated ) in 32 moves with the white pieces.

The score is 1-1. The tie-break will be played on July 24. 

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