Magesh Chandran Panchanathan vs Xiao Zhang
Reykjavik Open 2026, 2026 · Result ½–½ · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).
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Game details
- White
- Magesh Chandran Panchanathan (2440)
- Black
- Xiao Zhang (2160)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Reykjavik Open 2026
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79)
About this chess game
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). 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 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?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Magesh Chandran Panchanathan vs Xiao Zhang, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.