Grant Xu vs Luc Hoffman
2026 NY Marshall Winter Invitational | IM C, 2026 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Grant Xu (2289)
- Black
- Luc Hoffman (2172)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 2026 NY Marshall Winter Invitational | IM C
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Grant Xu (2289) and Luc Hoffman (2172) was played at 2026 NY Marshall Winter Invitational | IM C in 2026 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Grant Xu vs Luc Hoffman?
Grant Xu vs Luc Hoffman (2026) finished 1–0, a win for Grant Xu.
What opening was played in Grant Xu vs Luc Hoffman?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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