Viswanathan Anand vs Hikaru Nakamura

Champions Showdown Blitz, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67).

Hikaru Nakamura27790

Viswanathan Anand27791

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Game details

White: Viswanathan Anand (2779)
Black: Hikaru Nakamura (2779)
Result: 1–0
Event: Champions Showdown Blitz
Year: 2016
Opening: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67)

About this chess game

This chess game between Viswanathan Anand (2779) and Hikaru Nakamura (2779) was played at Champions Showdown Blitz in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67). 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 Viswanathan Anand vs Hikaru Nakamura?

Viswanathan Anand vs Hikaru Nakamura (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Viswanathan Anand.

What opening was played in Viswanathan Anand vs Hikaru Nakamura?

The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (ECO C67).

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