Sam Shankland vs Ivan Popov
FIDE World Cup 2015, 2015 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation (B64).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Shankland (2656)
- Black
- Ivan Popov (2661)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- FIDE World Cup 2015
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation (B64)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Shankland (2656) and Ivan Popov (2661) was played at FIDE World Cup 2015 in 2015 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation (B64). 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 Ivan Popov?
Sam Shankland vs Ivan Popov (2015) finished 1–0, a win for Sam Shankland.
What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Ivan Popov?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation (ECO B64).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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