Hikaru Nakamura vs Vl Kovalev
World Rapid 2022, 2022 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2768)
- Black
- Vl Kovalev (2623)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2022
- Year
- 2022
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2768) and Vl Kovalev (2623) was played at World Rapid 2022 in 2022 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C88). 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 Vl Kovalev?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Vl Kovalev (2022) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Vl Kovalev?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Hikaru Nakamura vs Vl Kovalev, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.