Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Grischuk

World Blitz 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36).

Alexander Grischuk2764½

Hikaru Nakamura2736½

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2736)
Black: Alexander Grischuk (2764)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Blitz 2021
Year: 2021
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2736) and Alexander Grischuk (2764) was played at World Blitz 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36). 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 Grischuk?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Grischuk (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Grischuk?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (ECO E36).

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