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This chess game between Craig Hilby (2384) and Brandon Yang Xia (1944) was played at 53. American Open 2017 in 2017 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Craig Hilby vs Brandon Yang Xia?
Craig Hilby vs Brandon Yang Xia (2017) finished 1-0, a win for Craig Hilby.
What opening was played in Craig Hilby vs Brandon Yang Xia?
The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Craig Hilby vs Brandon Yang Xia, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.