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This chess game between Jianchao Zhou (2617) and Mergen Kakabaev (2350) was played at 16. Asian Continental in 2017 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (D45).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Jianchao Zhou vs Mergen Kakabaev?
Jianchao Zhou vs Mergen Kakabaev (2017) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Jianchao Zhou vs Mergen Kakabaev?
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation (ECO D45).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Jianchao Zhou vs Mergen Kakabaev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.