Sam Shankland vs Wesley So
USA Ch 2018, 2018 · Result ½–½ · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D71).
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Game details
- White
- Sam Shankland (2671)
- Black
- Wesley So (2786)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- USA Ch 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D71)
About this chess game
This chess game between Sam Shankland (2671) and Wesley So (2786) was played at USA Ch 2018 in 2018 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (D71). 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 Wesley So?
Sam Shankland vs Wesley So (2018) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Wesley So?
The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO D71).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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