Sam Shankland vs Aleksandr Rakhmanov
14. Sants Open A, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Shankland (2605)
- Black
- Aleksandr Rakhmanov (2599)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 14. Sants Open A
- Year
- 2012
- Opening
- Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Shankland (2605) and Aleksandr Rakhmanov (2599) was played at 14. Sants Open A in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (D99). 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 Aleksandr Rakhmanov?
Sam Shankland vs Aleksandr Rakhmanov (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Aleksandr Rakhmanov?
The game opened with the Grünfeld Defense: Russian Variation, Smyslov Variation (ECO D99).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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