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This chess game between Sean Fangxiao Liu (1937) and Samuel Hoekman (1994) was played at Canadian Closed 2025 in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sean Fangxiao Liu vs Samuel Hoekman?
Sean Fangxiao Liu vs Samuel Hoekman (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Sean Fangxiao Liu.
What opening was played in Sean Fangxiao Liu vs Samuel Hoekman?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sean Fangxiao Liu vs Samuel Hoekman, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.