Levon Aronian vs Hikaru Nakamura

SportAccord World Mind Games (Men's Rap, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21).

Hikaru Nakamura2760½

Levon Aronian2815½

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Game details

White: Levon Aronian (2815)
Black: Hikaru Nakamura (2760)
Result: ½–½
Event: SportAccord World Mind Games (Men's Rap
Year: 2012
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Levon Aronian (2815) and Hikaru Nakamura (2760) was played at SportAccord World Mind Games (Men's Rap in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21). 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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Who won Levon Aronian vs Hikaru Nakamura?

Levon Aronian vs Hikaru Nakamura (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Levon Aronian vs Hikaru Nakamura?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO E21).

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