Tony Lu vs Saarthak Malakar

Canadian Closed 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11).

Saarthak Malakar1930½

Tony Lu1999½

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Game details

White: Tony Lu (1999)
Black: Saarthak Malakar (1930)
Result: ½–½
Event: Canadian Closed 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11)

About this chess game

This chess game between Tony Lu (1999) and Saarthak Malakar (1930) was played at Canadian Closed 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (A11). 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 Tony Lu vs Saarthak Malakar?

Tony Lu vs Saarthak Malakar (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Tony Lu vs Saarthak Malakar?

The game opened with the English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System (ECO A11).

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