Zhihang Xu vs Sofia Pogorelskikh

RUDAR 17 GM 2025, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense (D51).

Sofia Pogorelskikh23191

Zhihang Xu25030

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Game details

White: Zhihang Xu (2503)
Black: Sofia Pogorelskikh (2319)
Result: 0–1
Event: RUDAR 17 GM 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense (D51)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zhihang Xu (2503) and Sofia Pogorelskikh (2319) was played at RUDAR 17 GM 2025 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense (D51). 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 Zhihang Xu vs Sofia Pogorelskikh?

Zhihang Xu vs Sofia Pogorelskikh (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Sofia Pogorelskikh.

What opening was played in Zhihang Xu vs Sofia Pogorelskikh?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Knight Defense (ECO D51).

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