Leon Xu vs Michael Blair
Canadian Closed 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49).
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Game details
- White
- Leon Xu (1969)
- Black
- Michael Blair (1840)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- Canadian Closed 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation (B49)
About this chess game
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). 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 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?
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