This chess game between Xuesong Yan (1906) and Lan Yao (1980) was played at 1. Zhongfu Open 2015 in 2015 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation (B56).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Xuesong Yan vs Lan Yao?
Xuesong Yan vs Lan Yao (2015) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Xuesong Yan vs Lan Yao?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation (ECO B56).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Xuesong Yan vs Lan Yao, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.