Hikaru Nakamura vs Alireza Firouzja

Saint Louis Rapid 2022, 2022 · Result 0–1 · English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined (A14).

Alireza Firouzja27781

Hikaru Nakamura27680

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2768)
Black: Alireza Firouzja (2778)
Result: 0–1
Event: Saint Louis Rapid 2022
Year: 2022
Opening: English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined (A14)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2768) and Alireza Firouzja (2778) was played at Saint Louis Rapid 2022 in 2022 and finished 0–1. The opening was the English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined (A14). 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 Alireza Firouzja?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Alireza Firouzja (2022) finished 0–1, a win for Alireza Firouzja.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Alireza Firouzja?

The game opened with the English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined (ECO A14).

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