Emanuel Kot vs Raymond Gao

Canadian Closed Championships 2026, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Raymond Gao20770

Emanuel Kot22471

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Game details

White: Emanuel Kot (2247)
Black: Raymond Gao (2077)
Result: 1–0
Event: Canadian Closed Championships 2026
Year: 2026
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Emanuel Kot (2247) and Raymond Gao (2077) was played at Canadian Closed Championships 2026 in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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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Emanuel Kot vs Raymond Gao (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Emanuel Kot.

What opening was played in Emanuel Kot vs Raymond Gao?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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