David Kaufman vs Shanty Jake

Fantastico GM RR 1 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (E18).

Shanty Jake2307½

David Kaufman2368½

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Game details

White: David Kaufman (2368)
Black: Shanty Jake (2307)
Result: ½–½
Event: Fantastico GM RR 1 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (E18)

About this chess game

This chess game between David Kaufman (2368) and Shanty Jake (2307) was played at Fantastico GM RR 1 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (E18). 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 David Kaufman vs Shanty Jake?

David Kaufman vs Shanty Jake (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in David Kaufman vs Shanty Jake?

The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation (ECO E18).

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