Haran Salasan vs Lester Van Meter

2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense (D22).

Lester Van Meter19180

Haran Salasan19891

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Game details

White: Haran Salasan (1989)
Black: Lester Van Meter (1918)
Result: 1–0
Event: 2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships
Year: 2026
Opening: Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense (D22)

About this chess game

This chess game between Haran Salasan (1989) and Lester Van Meter (1918) was played at 2026 New Zealand Congress | Championships in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense (D22). 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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Who won Haran Salasan vs Lester Van Meter?

Haran Salasan vs Lester Van Meter (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Haran Salasan.

What opening was played in Haran Salasan vs Lester Van Meter?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense (ECO D22).

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