Levon Aronian vs Hikaru Nakamura
FIDE Candidates 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15).
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Game details
- White
- Levon Aronian (2786)
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura (2790)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- FIDE Candidates 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15)
About this chess game
This chess game between Levon Aronian (2786) and Hikaru Nakamura (2790) was played at FIDE Candidates 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15). 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 Levon Aronian vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Levon Aronian vs Hikaru Nakamura (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Levon Aronian.
What opening was played in Levon Aronian vs Hikaru Nakamura?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (ECO E15).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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