Rustam Kasimdzhanov vs Hikaru Nakamura
City of Culture GM, 2009 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Traditional Variation (E17).
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Game details
- White
- Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2702)
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura (2735)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- City of Culture GM
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- Queen's Indian Defense: Traditional Variation (E17)
About this chess game
This chess game between Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2702) and Hikaru Nakamura (2735) was played at City of Culture GM in 2009 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Traditional Variation (E17). 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 Rustam Kasimdzhanov vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Rustam Kasimdzhanov vs Hikaru Nakamura (2009) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Rustam Kasimdzhanov vs Hikaru Nakamura?
The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Traditional Variation (ECO E17).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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