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This chess game between Qibing Tao (1830) and Houlin Shen (1627) was played at CHN Ch 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Qibing Tao vs Houlin Shen?
Qibing Tao vs Houlin Shen (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Qibing Tao vs Houlin Shen?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (ECO E09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Qibing Tao vs Houlin Shen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.