Hikaru Nakamura vs Viswanathan Anand
Champions Showdown Blitz, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2779)
- Black
- Viswanathan Anand (2779)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Champions Showdown Blitz
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2779) and Viswanathan Anand (2779) was played at Champions Showdown Blitz in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67). 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 Hikaru Nakamura vs Viswanathan Anand?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Viswanathan Anand (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Viswanathan Anand?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (ECO C67).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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