Sam Shankland vs Hans Moke Niemann

USA Ch 2025, 2025 · Result 0–1 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48).

Hans Moke Niemann27381

Sam Shankland26540

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Game details

White: Sam Shankland (2654)
Black: Hans Moke Niemann (2738)
Result: 0–1
Event: USA Ch 2025
Year: 2025
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sam Shankland (2654) and Hans Moke Niemann (2738) was played at USA Ch 2025 in 2025 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48). 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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Who won Sam Shankland vs Hans Moke Niemann?

Sam Shankland vs Hans Moke Niemann (2025) finished 0–1, a win for Hans Moke Niemann.

What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Hans Moke Niemann?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (ECO E48).

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