Hikaru Nakamura vs R Praggnanandhaa
FIDE Candidates 2026: Open, 2026 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2810)
- Black
- R Praggnanandhaa (2758)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- FIDE Candidates 2026: Open
- Year
- 2026
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2810) and R Praggnanandhaa (2758) was played at FIDE Candidates 2026: Open in 2026 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E44). 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 R Praggnanandhaa?
Hikaru Nakamura vs R Praggnanandhaa (2026) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs R Praggnanandhaa?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (ECO E44).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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