GM KARTHIK VENKATARAMAN vs CM Zhihan Xu - 4th Annual Independence Day Open, Round 9

Chess game between GM KARTHIK VENKATARAMAN and CM Zhihan Xu in 4th Annual Independence Day Open, Round 9, board 1. Result: Live.

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Ruy Lopez: Closed, Delayed Exchange· C85
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4th Annual Independence Day Open
4th Annual Independence Day Open

Round 9 · Board 1 · Jul 9, 2026 · Live · TC 90+30

C85 · Ruy Lopez: Closed, Delayed Exchange

White
GM KARTHIK VENKATARAMAN
Black
CM Zhihan Xu
CANFIDE 2645726