Tech Mahindra Global Chess League · Finals · Round 3

Vachier-Lagrave and Sindarov draw in Tech Mahindra Global Chess League round 3

September 13, 2026 · Vachier-Lagrave ½–½ Sindarov

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GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (CheQ Mumba Masters) and GM Javokhir Sindarov (Fyers American Gambits) drew in round 3 of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 (Finals), after 83 moves.

It began as the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation.

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White: GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, 2706 · CheQ Mumba Masters
Black: GM Javokhir Sindarov, 2732 · Fyers American Gambits
Result: ½–½ in 83 moves
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Neo-Arkhangelsk Variation · C78
Event: Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026, Finals, Round 3 · Bengaluru, India

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