Sam Shankland vs Wesley So

USA Ch 2015, 2015 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (C65).

Wesley So27881

Sam Shankland26610

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Game details

White: Sam Shankland (2661)
Black: Wesley So (2788)
Result: 0–1
Event: USA Ch 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (C65)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sam Shankland (2661) and Wesley So (2788) was played at USA Ch 2015 in 2015 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (C65). 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 Wesley So?

Sam Shankland vs Wesley So (2015) finished 0–1, a win for Wesley So.

What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Wesley So?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (ECO C65).

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