Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Shanglei Lu
World Blitz 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40).
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Game details
- White
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723)
- Black
- Shanglei Lu (2643)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ian Nepomniachtchi (2723) and Shanglei Lu (2643) was played at World Blitz 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (B40). 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Shanglei Lu?
Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Shanglei Lu (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Shanglei Lu?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: French Variation (ECO B40).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Shanglei Lu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.