Zeyu Xiang vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu

Budapest Spring Festival 2026, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation (B17).

Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu23530

Zeyu Xiang24491

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Game details

White: Zeyu Xiang (2449)
Black: Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu (2353)
Result: 1–0
Event: Budapest Spring Festival 2026
Year: 2025
Opening: Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation (B17)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zeyu Xiang (2449) and Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu (2353) was played at Budapest Spring Festival 2026 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation (B17). 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 Zeyu Xiang vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu?

Zeyu Xiang vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Zeyu Xiang.

What opening was played in Zeyu Xiang vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu?

The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation (ECO B17).

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