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This chess game between Zheming Zhang (1900) and Natalie Kanakova (2245) was played at Northumbria Masters 2018 in 2018 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Closed (B23).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Zheming Zhang vs Natalie Kanakova?
Zheming Zhang vs Natalie Kanakova (2018) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Zheming Zhang vs Natalie Kanakova?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Closed (ECO B23).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Zheming Zhang vs Natalie Kanakova, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.