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This chess game between Joshua Xia (2009) and James Tarjan (2240) was played at American Open 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Joshua Xia vs James Tarjan?
Joshua Xia vs James Tarjan (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Joshua Xia vs James Tarjan?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C84).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Joshua Xia vs James Tarjan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.