Hikaru Nakamura vs Vladislav Artemiev

World Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26).

Vladislav Artemiev26530

Hikaru Nakamura27791

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2779)
Black: Vladislav Artemiev (2653)
Result: 1–0
Event: World Blitz 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2779) and Vladislav Artemiev (2653) was played at World Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (A26). 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 Vladislav Artemiev?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Vladislav Artemiev (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Vladislav Artemiev?

The game opened with the English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System, Full Symmetry (ECO A26).

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