Rook Sacrifices and More! Shankland vs Niemann

Published 10/19/2025

Hey guys! Today we will be taking a look at a very recent game played between GMs Sam Shankland and Hans Niemann in the 4th round of the US Championship. As the opening stage concluded, Shankland had a better position but was unable to convert an advantage. Later in the games, it was Hans’s turn to push for the win and this was when things became very sharp and exciting.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the game: 

I hope you guys enjoyed this sharp battle with so many tactics and sacrifices! If you have any questions or suggestions for future articles, let me know in the comments below. Thanks for reading! 🙂

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