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This chess game between Nicole Xu (1759) and Illia Smoliarenko (1881) was played at Round 6: White, Nicole - Smoliarenko, Illia in 2026 and finished 0-1. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Nicole Xu vs Illia Smoliarenko?
Nicole Xu vs Illia Smoliarenko (2026) finished 0-1, a win for Illia Smoliarenko.
What opening was played in Nicole Xu vs Illia Smoliarenko?
The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nicole Xu vs Illia Smoliarenko, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.