Gata Kamsky vs Sam Shankland
USA Ch 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · East Indian Defense (A48).
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Game details
- White
- Gata Kamsky (2678)
- Black
- Sam Shankland (2656)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- USA Ch 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- East Indian Defense (A48)
About this chess game
This chess game between Gata Kamsky (2678) and Sam Shankland (2656) was played at USA Ch 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the East Indian Defense (A48). 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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Frequently asked questions
Who won Gata Kamsky vs Sam Shankland?
Gata Kamsky vs Sam Shankland (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Gata Kamsky vs Sam Shankland?
The game opened with the East Indian Defense (ECO A48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Gata Kamsky vs Sam Shankland, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.