Hikaru Nakamura vs Fabiano Caruana

Champions Showdown Blitz, 2016 · Result 0–1 · Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Schallopp Defense (D12).

Fabiano Caruana28231

Hikaru Nakamura27790

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2779)
Black: Fabiano Caruana (2823)
Result: 0–1
Event: Champions Showdown Blitz
Year: 2016
Opening: Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Schallopp Defense (D12)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2779) and Fabiano Caruana (2823) was played at Champions Showdown Blitz in 2016 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Schallopp Defense (D12). 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 Fabiano Caruana?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Fabiano Caruana (2016) finished 0–1, a win for Fabiano Caruana.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Fabiano Caruana?

The game opened with the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Schallopp Defense (ECO D12).

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