Hikaru Nakamura vs Pentala Harikrishna

Gibraltar Masters 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15).

Pentala Harikrishna2723½

Hikaru Nakamura2776½

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2776)
Black: Pentala Harikrishna (2723)
Result: ½–½
Event: Gibraltar Masters 2015
Year: 2015
Opening: Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2776) and Pentala Harikrishna (2723) was played at Gibraltar Masters 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (E15). 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 Pentala Harikrishna?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Pentala Harikrishna (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Pentala Harikrishna?

The game opened with the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (ECO E15).

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