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This chess game between Brendan Zhang (1774) and Nikhil Kumar (2026) was played at 117. US Open 2016 in 2016 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Brendan Zhang vs Nikhil Kumar?
Brendan Zhang vs Nikhil Kumar (2016) finished 0-1, a win for Nikhil Kumar.
What opening was played in Brendan Zhang vs Nikhil Kumar?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (ECO D37).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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