Pavel Eljanov vs Luke J McShane

2025 London Chess Classic | Elite, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Catalan Opening (E00).

Luke J McShane2615½

Pavel Eljanov2656½

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Game details

White: Pavel Eljanov (2656)
Black: Luke J McShane (2615)
Result: ½–½
Event: 2025 London Chess Classic | Elite
Year: 2025
Opening: Catalan Opening (E00)

About this chess game

This chess game between Pavel Eljanov (2656) and Luke J McShane (2615) was played at 2025 London Chess Classic | Elite in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Catalan Opening (E00). 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 Pavel Eljanov vs Luke J McShane?

Pavel Eljanov vs Luke J McShane (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Pavel Eljanov vs Luke J McShane?

The game opened with the Catalan Opening (ECO E00).

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