Hikaru Nakamura vs Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen

World Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38).

Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen26290

Hikaru Nakamura27791

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2779)
Black: Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen (2629)
Result: 1–0
Event: World Blitz 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (D38)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2779) and Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen (2629) was played at World Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. 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 Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen?

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

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