Sam Shankland vs Tornike Sanikidze
42. Olympiad 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Shankland (2679)
- Black
- Tornike Sanikidze (2497)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 42. Olympiad 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Shankland (2679) and Tornike Sanikidze (2497) was played at 42. Olympiad 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (E49). 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 Tornike Sanikidze?
Sam Shankland vs Tornike Sanikidze (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Sam Shankland.
What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Tornike Sanikidze?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (ECO E49).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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