Sam Shankland vs Fabiano Caruana
USA Ch 2025, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Shankland (2654)
- Black
- Fabiano Caruana (2789)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- USA Ch 2025
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Shankland (2654) and Fabiano Caruana (2789) was played at USA Ch 2025 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (B48). 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 Sam Shankland vs Fabiano Caruana?
Sam Shankland vs Fabiano Caruana (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Fabiano Caruana.
What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Fabiano Caruana?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack (ECO B48).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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