Hikaru Nakamura vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
FIDE World Cup 2015, 2015 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2814)
- Black
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (2705)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- FIDE World Cup 2015
- Year
- 2015
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2814) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (2705) was played at FIDE World Cup 2015 in 2015 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22). 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Ian Nepomniachtchi (2015) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Ian Nepomniachtchi?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (ECO B22).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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