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This chess game between Zhihan (samuel) Xu (2074) and Eric Qian (2071) was played at 2026 Hart House Reading Week Open in 2026 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Italian Game: Classical Variation (C54).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Zhihan (samuel) Xu vs Eric Qian?
Zhihan (samuel) Xu vs Eric Qian (2026) finished 1-0, a win for Zhihan (samuel) Xu.
What opening was played in Zhihan (samuel) Xu vs Eric Qian?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Classical Variation (ECO C54).
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 Eric Qian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.