Samuel Asaka vs Xiao Zhang

Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Open, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44).

Xiao Zhang21480

Samuel Asaka21951

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Game details

White: Samuel Asaka (2195)
Black: Xiao Zhang (2148)
Result: 1–0
Event: Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Open
Year: 2025
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44)

About this chess game

This chess game between Samuel Asaka (2195) and Xiao Zhang (2148) was played at Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Open in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Who won Samuel Asaka vs Xiao Zhang?

Samuel Asaka vs Xiao Zhang (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Samuel Asaka.

What opening was played in Samuel Asaka vs Xiao Zhang?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (ECO E44).

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