Larry Christiansen vs Sam Shankland

Saint Louis USA, Men Championship, 2013 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28).

Sam Shankland26120

Larry Christiansen25791

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Game details

White: Larry Christiansen (2579)
Black: Sam Shankland (2612)
Result: 1–0
Event: Saint Louis USA, Men Championship
Year: 2013
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28)

About this chess game

This chess game between Larry Christiansen (2579) and Sam Shankland (2612) was played at Saint Louis USA, Men Championship in 2013 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (A28). 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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Larry Christiansen vs Sam Shankland (2013) finished 1–0, a win for Larry Christiansen.

What opening was played in Larry Christiansen vs Sam Shankland?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation (ECO A28).

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