Pentala Harikrishna vs Hikaru Nakamura
World Blitz 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Fianchetto Variation (C76).
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Game details
- White
- Pentala Harikrishna (2717)
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura (2736)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Blitz 2021
- Year
- 2021
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Fianchetto Variation (C76)
About this chess game
This chess game between Pentala Harikrishna (2717) and Hikaru Nakamura (2736) was played at World Blitz 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Fianchetto Variation (C76). 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 Pentala Harikrishna vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Pentala Harikrishna vs Hikaru Nakamura (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Pentala Harikrishna vs Hikaru Nakamura?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Fianchetto Variation (ECO C76).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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