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This chess game between Michael Duke (2045) and Zach Cansdale (1955) was played at Isle of Wight International in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (D36).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Michael Duke vs Zach Cansdale?
Michael Duke vs Zach Cansdale (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Michael Duke vs Zach Cansdale?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation, Reshevsky Variation (ECO D36).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michael Duke vs Zach Cansdale, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.