Zhihang Xu vs Vishal Shah Vivaan

RUDAR 16 GM 2025, 2025 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25).

Vishal Shah Vivaan23480

Zhihang Xu25031

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Game details

White: Zhihang Xu (2503)
Black: Vishal Shah Vivaan (2348)
Result: 1–0
Event: RUDAR 16 GM 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25)

About this chess game

This chess game between Zhihang Xu (2503) and Vishal Shah Vivaan (2348) was played at RUDAR 16 GM 2025 in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (A25). 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 Vishal Shah Vivaan?

Zhihang Xu vs Vishal Shah Vivaan (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Zhihang Xu.

What opening was played in Zhihang Xu vs Vishal Shah Vivaan?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian (ECO A25).

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