Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian
Champions Showdown Kings, 2025 · Result ½–½ · French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2802)
- Black
- Levon Aronian (2748)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Champions Showdown Kings
- Year
- 2025
- Opening
- French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and Levon Aronian (2748) was played at Champions Showdown Kings in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the French Defense: Exchange Variation (C01). 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 Levon Aronian?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian?
The game opened with the French Defense: Exchange Variation (ECO C01).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.