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This chess game between Shankar Kumar (1764) and Petr Vachtfeidl (1985) was played at London Classic Open 2014 in 2014 and finished 0-1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Shankar Kumar vs Petr Vachtfeidl?
Shankar Kumar vs Petr Vachtfeidl (2014) finished 0-1, a win for Petr Vachtfeidl.
What opening was played in Shankar Kumar vs Petr Vachtfeidl?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Shankar Kumar vs Petr Vachtfeidl, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.