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This chess game between Alex Mendes da Costa (1953) and Ken Xie (2114) was played in 2005 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (B28).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alex Mendes da Costa vs Ken Xie?
Alex Mendes da Costa vs Ken Xie (2005) finished 1-0, a win for Alex Mendes da Costa.
What opening was played in Alex Mendes da Costa vs Ken Xie?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation (ECO B28).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alex Mendes da Costa vs Ken Xie, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.