Luke Chapman vs Balahari Bharat Kumar
Hastings Masters 2025-26, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).
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Game details
- White
- Luke Chapman (1976)
- Black
- Balahari Bharat Kumar (2053)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Hastings Masters 2025-26
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)
About this chess game
This chess game between Luke Chapman (1976) and Balahari Bharat Kumar (2053) was played at Hastings Masters 2025-26 in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Luke Chapman vs Balahari Bharat Kumar?
Luke Chapman vs Balahari Bharat Kumar (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Balahari Bharat Kumar.
What opening was played in Luke Chapman vs Balahari Bharat Kumar?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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