Hikaru Nakamura vs Brian Lawson
New York State Ch 121st, 1999 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B68).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2204)
- Black
- Brian Lawson (2073)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- New York State Ch 121st
- Year
- 1999
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B68)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2204) and Brian Lawson (2073) was played at New York State Ch 121st in 1999 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (B68). 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 Brian Lawson?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Brian Lawson (1999) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Brian Lawson?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation (ECO B68).
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