This chess game between Zhihan (samuel) Xu (2074) and Doug Eckert (2099) was played at 2026 Charlotte Spring Norm Invitational | IM in 2026 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (C78).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Zhihan (samuel) Xu vs Doug Eckert?
Zhihan (samuel) Xu vs Doug Eckert (2026) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Zhihan (samuel) Xu vs Doug Eckert?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (ECO C78).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Zhihan (samuel) Xu vs Doug Eckert, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.