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This chess game between Justin Xu (1574) and John Doknjas (2271) was played at New Year Open in 2025 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (E08).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Justin Xu vs John Doknjas?
Justin Xu vs John Doknjas (2025) finished 0-1, a win for John Doknjas.
What opening was played in Justin Xu vs John Doknjas?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed, Zagoryansky Variation (ECO E08).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Justin Xu vs John Doknjas, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.