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This chess game between Luc Hoffman (2172) and Maahir M Patel (2114) was played at 2026 NY President’s Day Invitational | IM B in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Delayed Exchange (C85).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Luc Hoffman vs Maahir M Patel?
Luc Hoffman vs Maahir M Patel (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Luc Hoffman.
What opening was played in Luc Hoffman vs Maahir M Patel?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Delayed Exchange (ECO C85).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Luc Hoffman vs Maahir M Patel, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.