Hou Han Zhang vs Franco Gasic Merino

1. FIDE World Uni BlitzA, 2021 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation (A38).

Franco Gasic Merino22040

Hou Han Zhang18131

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Game details

White: Hou Han Zhang (1813)
Black: Franco Gasic Merino (2204)
Result: 1–0
Event: 1. FIDE World Uni BlitzA
Year: 2021
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation (A38)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hou Han Zhang (1813) and Franco Gasic Merino (2204) was played at 1. FIDE World Uni BlitzA in 2021 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation (A38). 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 Hou Han Zhang vs Franco Gasic Merino?

Hou Han Zhang vs Franco Gasic Merino (2021) finished 1–0, a win for Hou Han Zhang.

What opening was played in Hou Han Zhang vs Franco Gasic Merino?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation (ECO A38).

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