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This chess game between Magesh Chandran Panchanathan (2440) and Xiao Zhang (2160) was played at Reykjavik Open 2026 in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Magesh Chandran Panchanathan vs Xiao Zhang?
Magesh Chandran Panchanathan vs Xiao Zhang (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Magesh Chandran Panchanathan vs Xiao Zhang?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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