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This chess game between Royce Zhang (1854) and Kevin Zhao was played at 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | March in 2026 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Royce Zhang vs Kevin Zhao?
Royce Zhang vs Kevin Zhao (2026) finished 0-1, a win for Kevin Zhao.
What opening was played in Royce Zhang vs Kevin Zhao?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Open Defense (ECO E04).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Royce Zhang vs Kevin Zhao, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.