Nathan Shao vs James Chan
2015 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B94).
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Game details
- White
- Nathan Shao (1853)
- Black
- James Chan (2025)
- Result
- 0–1
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B94)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nathan Shao (1853) and James Chan (2025) was played in 2015 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B94). 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 Nathan Shao vs James Chan?
Nathan Shao vs James Chan (2015) finished 0–1, a win for James Chan.
What opening was played in Nathan Shao vs James Chan?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B94).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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