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This chess game between Leon Xu (1969) and Michael Blair (1840) was played at Canadian Closed 2025 in 2025 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leon Xu vs Michael Blair?
Leon Xu vs Michael Blair (2025) finished 1-0, a win for Leon Xu.
What opening was played in Leon Xu vs Michael Blair?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (ECO B49).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leon Xu vs Michael Blair, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.