Sam Shankland vs Pavel Eljanov
2025 London Chess Classic | Elite, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (C55).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Shankland (2649)
- Black
- Pavel Eljanov (2656)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 2025 London Chess Classic | Elite
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (C55)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Shankland (2649) and Pavel Eljanov (2656) was played at 2025 London Chess Classic | Elite in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (C55). 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 Pavel Eljanov?
Sam Shankland vs Pavel Eljanov (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Pavel Eljanov?
The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (ECO C55).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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