So, W. – Vachier Lagrave, M.

2767 2019 · Black wins (resignation, time or agreement)

Wesley So, the Filipino-American grandmaster admired for his crystal-clear positional style and technical precision, takes on Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, the strongest French player of his generation and a fearsomely creative attacker long renowned for his mastery of the Najdorf. In 2019, both super-grandmasters are fighting for top honours on the world circuit. This Caro-Kann game promises a fascinating clash between So’s flawless technique and MVL’s sharp, imaginative play.