Hamed Wafa vs Erick Zhao

World Youth Open U16 2023, 2023 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Erick Zhao2340½

Hamed Wafa2177½

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Game details

White: Hamed Wafa (2177)
Black: Erick Zhao (2340)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Youth Open U16 2023
Year: 2023
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hamed Wafa (2177) and Erick Zhao (2340) was played at World Youth Open U16 2023 in 2023 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). 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 Hamed Wafa vs Erick Zhao?

Hamed Wafa vs Erick Zhao (2023) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Hamed Wafa vs Erick Zhao?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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