Luke J McShane vs Nikita Vitiugov
2025 London Chess Classic | Elite, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51).
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Game details
- White
- Luke J McShane (2615)
- Black
- Nikita Vitiugov (2657)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 2025 London Chess Classic | Elite
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51)
About this chess game
This chess game between Luke J McShane (2615) and Nikita Vitiugov (2657) was played at 2025 London Chess Classic | Elite in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (B51). 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 Luke J McShane vs Nikita Vitiugov?
Luke J McShane vs Nikita Vitiugov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Luke J McShane vs Nikita Vitiugov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (ECO B51).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Luke J McShane vs Nikita Vitiugov, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.