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This chess game between Ilia Kakushadze (2169) and Grant Xu (2297) was played at 1000GM NY Summer IMC in 2023 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilia Kakushadze vs Grant Xu?
Ilia Kakushadze vs Grant Xu (2023) finished 1-0, a win for Ilia Kakushadze.
What opening was played in Ilia Kakushadze vs Grant Xu?
The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ilia Kakushadze vs Grant Xu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.