Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura

KM FIDE GP 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Hikaru Nakamura2799½

Boris Gelfand2744½

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Game details

White: Boris Gelfand (2744)
Black: Hikaru Nakamura (2799)
Result: ½–½
Event: KM FIDE GP 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Boris Gelfand (2744) and Hikaru Nakamura (2799) was played at KM FIDE GP 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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 Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura?

Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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