Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Hikaru Nakamura

GCT Blitz Paris 2017, 2017 · Result 1–0 · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21).

Hikaru Nakamura27850

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov28001

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Game details

White: Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2800)
Black: Hikaru Nakamura (2785)
Result: 1–0
Event: GCT Blitz Paris 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21)

About this chess game

This chess game between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2800) and Hikaru Nakamura (2785) was played at GCT Blitz Paris 2017 in 2017 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21). 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 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Hikaru Nakamura?

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Hikaru Nakamura (2017) finished 1–0, a win for Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.

What opening was played in Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Hikaru Nakamura?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (ECO E21).

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