Hikaru Nakamura vs Aleksandr Lenderman

USA Ch 2012, 2012 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38).

Aleksandr Lenderman2614½

Hikaru Nakamura2778½

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2778)
Black: Aleksandr Lenderman (2614)
Result: ½–½
Event: USA Ch 2012
Year: 2012
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2778) and Aleksandr Lenderman (2614) was played at USA Ch 2012 in 2012 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38). 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 Aleksandr Lenderman?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Aleksandr Lenderman (2012) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Aleksandr Lenderman?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (ECO D38).

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