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This chess game between Richard Taylor (1888) and Karl Kai Zhu (1996) was played at 123. ch-NZL Open 2016 in 2016 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Richard Taylor vs Karl Kai Zhu?
Richard Taylor vs Karl Kai Zhu (2016) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Richard Taylor vs Karl Kai Zhu?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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