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This chess game between Mykola Bortnyk (2421) and Grant Xu (2289) was played at NY Marshall Winter IM C in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation (A85).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Mykola Bortnyk vs Grant Xu?
Mykola Bortnyk vs Grant Xu (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Mykola Bortnyk.
What opening was played in Mykola Bortnyk vs Grant Xu?
The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO A85).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Mykola Bortnyk vs Grant Xu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.