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This chess game between Yashwardhan Shankar (1886) and Simon-Alexandru Barbu (2051) was played at Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Masters in 2025 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Advance Variation (C02).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Yashwardhan Shankar vs Simon-Alexandru Barbu?
Yashwardhan Shankar vs Simon-Alexandru Barbu (2025) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Yashwardhan Shankar vs Simon-Alexandru Barbu?
The game opened with the French Defense: Advance Variation (ECO C02).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Yashwardhan Shankar vs Simon-Alexandru Barbu, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.