Ray Robson vs Sam Shankland
USA Ch 2025, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Philidor Defense (C41).
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Game details
- White
- Ray Robson (2664)
- Black
- Sam Shankland (2654)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- USA Ch 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Philidor Defense (C41)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ray Robson (2664) and Sam Shankland (2654) was played at USA Ch 2025 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Philidor Defense (C41). 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 Ray Robson vs Sam Shankland?
Ray Robson vs Sam Shankland (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ray Robson vs Sam Shankland?
The game opened with the Philidor Defense (ECO C41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ray Robson vs Sam Shankland, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.