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This chess game between Venkataraman Karthik and L Nguyen James was played at 4th Annual Independence Day Open in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Zukertort Opening (A05).
You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Venkataraman Karthik vs L Nguyen James?
Venkataraman Karthik vs L Nguyen James (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Venkataraman Karthik.
What opening was played in Venkataraman Karthik vs L Nguyen James?
The game opened with the Zukertort Opening (ECO A05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Venkataraman Karthik vs L Nguyen James, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.