This chess game between Kalpaka Vaibhav and Zhihan Xu was played at 4th Annual Independence Day Open in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Zukertort Opening (A05).
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 Kalpaka Vaibhav vs Zhihan Xu?
Kalpaka Vaibhav vs Zhihan Xu (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Kalpaka Vaibhav.
What opening was played in Kalpaka Vaibhav vs Zhihan Xu?
The game opened with the Zukertort Opening (ECO A05).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Kalpaka Vaibhav vs Zhihan Xu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.