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This chess game between Lan Zhao (2176) and Gary Thomas (1741) was played at World Senior Teams +50 in 2023 and finished 1-0. The opening was the Alekhine Defense (B02).
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 Lan Zhao vs Gary Thomas?
Lan Zhao vs Gary Thomas (2023) finished 1-0, a win for Lan Zhao.
What opening was played in Lan Zhao vs Gary Thomas?
The game opened with the Alekhine Defense (ECO B02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Lan Zhao vs Gary Thomas, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.