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This chess game between Sergey Malakhovets (1969) and Jifan Zhao (1890) was played at Canadian Closed 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (D02).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Sergey Malakhovets vs Jifan Zhao?
Sergey Malakhovets vs Jifan Zhao (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sergey Malakhovets vs Jifan Zhao?
The game opened with the Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation (ECO D02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Sergey Malakhovets vs Jifan Zhao, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.