Hikaru Nakamura vs Igor Nikolayev
New York State Ch, 2004 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2601)
- Black
- Igor Nikolayev (2334)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- New York State Ch
- Year
- 2004
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2601) and Igor Nikolayev (2334) was played at New York State Ch in 2004 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (D35). 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 Igor Nikolayev?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Igor Nikolayev (2004) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Igor Nikolayev?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation (ECO D35).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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