Michelle Zhang vs Valerie Ruchinskaya
Canadian Closed women, 2025 · Result 0–1 · French Defense: Advance Variation (C02).
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Game details
- White
- Michelle Zhang (1317)
- Black
- Valerie Ruchinskaya (1880)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- Canadian Closed women
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- French Defense: Advance Variation (C02)
About this chess game
This chess game between Michelle Zhang (1317) and Valerie Ruchinskaya (1880) was played at Canadian Closed women in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02). 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 Michelle Zhang vs Valerie Ruchinskaya?
Michelle Zhang vs Valerie Ruchinskaya (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Valerie Ruchinskaya.
What opening was played in Michelle Zhang vs Valerie Ruchinskaya?
The game opened with the French Defense: Advance Variation (ECO C02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Michelle Zhang vs Valerie Ruchinskaya, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.