Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Donchenko

World Rapid 2024, 2024 · Result ½–½ · Caro-Kann Defense (B12).

Alexander Donchenko2618½

Hikaru Nakamura2802½

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2802)
Black: Alexander Donchenko (2618)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Rapid 2024
Year: 2024
Opening: Caro-Kann Defense (B12)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and Alexander Donchenko (2618) was played at World Rapid 2024 in 2024 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Caro-Kann Defense (B12). 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 Alexander Donchenko?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Donchenko (2024) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Donchenko?

The game opened with the Caro-Kann Defense (ECO B12).

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