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This chess game between Thomas Knechtel (1771) and Jason Liang (2390) was played at Ottawa Winter Open in 2025 and finished 0-1. The opening was the King's Pawn Game: Maróczy Defense (B07).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Thomas Knechtel vs Jason Liang?
Thomas Knechtel vs Jason Liang (2025) finished 0-1, a win for Jason Liang.
What opening was played in Thomas Knechtel vs Jason Liang?
The game opened with the King's Pawn Game: Maróczy Defense (ECO B07).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Thomas Knechtel vs Jason Liang, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.