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This chess game between Matthew Nicholson (2032) and Sammy Yao (1972) was played at Ontario Open in 2017 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Modern Defense (B06).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matthew Nicholson vs Sammy Yao?
Matthew Nicholson vs Sammy Yao (2017) finished 1-0, a win for Matthew Nicholson.
What opening was played in Matthew Nicholson vs Sammy Yao?
The game opened with the Modern Defense (ECO B06).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Matthew Nicholson vs Sammy Yao, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.