Andrey Esipenko vs Hikaru Nakamura
FIDE Candidates 2026: Open, 2026 · Result ½–½ · English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13).
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Game details
- White
- Andrey Esipenko (2698)
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura (2810)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- FIDE Candidates 2026: Open
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13)
About this chess game
This chess game between Andrey Esipenko (2698) and Hikaru Nakamura (2810) was played at FIDE Candidates 2026: Open in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13). 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 Andrey Esipenko vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Andrey Esipenko vs Hikaru Nakamura (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Andrey Esipenko vs Hikaru Nakamura?
The game opened with the English Opening: Agincourt Defense (ECO A13).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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