Sam Shankland vs Yaroslav Zherebukh

St Louis Winter Classic A, 2017 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54).

Yaroslav Zherebukh26051

Sam Shankland26660

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Game details

White: Sam Shankland (2666)
Black: Yaroslav Zherebukh (2605)
Result: 0–1
Event: St Louis Winter Classic A
Year: 2017
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54)

About this chess game

This chess game between Sam Shankland (2666) and Yaroslav Zherebukh (2605) was played at St Louis Winter Classic A in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54). 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 Yaroslav Zherebukh?

Sam Shankland vs Yaroslav Zherebukh (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Yaroslav Zherebukh.

What opening was played in Sam Shankland vs Yaroslav Zherebukh?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (ECO B54).

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