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This chess game between Leon Xu (2046) and Nicholas Vettese (2352) was played at Royal City Masters 2025 in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line (B85).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Leon Xu vs Nicholas Vettese?
Leon Xu vs Nicholas Vettese (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Leon Xu vs Nicholas Vettese?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line (ECO B85).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Leon Xu vs Nicholas Vettese, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.