Levon Aronian vs Sam Shankland

Tata Steel India Blitz, 2021 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67).

Sam Shankland27081

Levon Aronian27820

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Game details

White: Levon Aronian (2782)
Black: Sam Shankland (2708)
Result: 0–1
Event: Tata Steel India Blitz
Year: 2021
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67)

About this chess game

This chess game between Levon Aronian (2782) and Sam Shankland (2708) was played at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2021 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B67). 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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Who won Levon Aronian vs Sam Shankland?

Levon Aronian vs Sam Shankland (2021) finished 0–1, a win for Sam Shankland.

What opening was played in Levon Aronian vs Sam Shankland?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (ECO B67).

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