Nikita Vitiugov vs Sam Shankland
2025 London Chess Classic | Elite, 2025 · Result 1–0 · Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13).
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Game details
- White
- Nikita Vitiugov (2657)
- Black
- Sam Shankland (2649)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- 2025 London Chess Classic | Elite
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13)
About this chess game
This chess game between Nikita Vitiugov (2657) and Sam Shankland (2649) was played at 2025 London Chess Classic | Elite in 2025 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (B13). 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 Nikita Vitiugov vs Sam Shankland?
Nikita Vitiugov vs Sam Shankland (2025) finished 1–0, a win for Nikita Vitiugov.
What opening was played in Nikita Vitiugov vs Sam Shankland?
The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO B13).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Nikita Vitiugov vs Sam Shankland, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.