Hikaru Nakamura vs Vladislav Kovalev
World Rapid 2018, 2018 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2746)
- Black
- Vladislav Kovalev (2683)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- World Rapid 2018
- Year
- 2018
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2746) and Vladislav Kovalev (2683) was played at World Rapid 2018 in 2018 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (D41). 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 Vladislav Kovalev?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Vladislav Kovalev (2018) finished 1–0, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Vladislav Kovalev?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, San Sebastian Variation (ECO D41).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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