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This chess game between Samuel Hoekman (1994) and Daniel Zhang (1584) was played at Canadian Closed 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Russian Gambit (D27).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Samuel Hoekman vs Daniel Zhang?
Samuel Hoekman vs Daniel Zhang (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Samuel Hoekman vs Daniel Zhang?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Russian Gambit (ECO D27).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Samuel Hoekman vs Daniel Zhang, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.