Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian

20. Amber Tournament (Blindfold), 2011 · Result 0–1 · Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79).

Levon Aronian28081

Hikaru Nakamura27740

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2774)
Black: Levon Aronian (2808)
Result: 0–1
Event: 20. Amber Tournament (Blindfold)
Year: 2011
Opening: Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2774) and Levon Aronian (2808) was played at 20. Amber Tournament (Blindfold) in 2011 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (D79). 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 Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian (2011) finished 0–1, a win for Levon Aronian.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian?

The game opened with the Neo-Grünfeld Defense: Ultra-Delayed Exchange Variation (ECO D79).

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