Edward Rains vs Leo Zhang

122. ch-NZL Open 2015, 2015 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).

Leo Zhang19081

Edward Rains19730

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Game details

White: Edward Rains (1973)
Black: Leo Zhang (1908)
Result: 0–1
Event: 122. ch-NZL Open 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23)

About this chess game

This chess game between Edward Rains (1973) and Leo Zhang (1908) was played at 122. ch-NZL Open 2015 in 2015 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23). 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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Edward Rains vs Leo Zhang (2015) finished 0–1, a win for Leo Zhang.

What opening was played in Edward Rains vs Leo Zhang?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).

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