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This chess game between Michael Barron (2062) and Sean Fangxiao Liu (1937) was played at Canadian Closed 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (B42).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Barron vs Sean Fangxiao Liu?
Michael Barron vs Sean Fangxiao Liu (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael Barron vs Sean Fangxiao Liu?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Modern Variation (ECO B42).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael Barron vs Sean Fangxiao Liu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.