Hikaru Nakamura vs Javokhir Sindarov

FIDE Candidates 2026: Open, 2026 · Result 0–1 · Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31).

Javokhir Sindarov27261

Hikaru Nakamura28100

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2810)
Black: Javokhir Sindarov (2726)
Result: 0–1
Event: FIDE Candidates 2026: Open
Year: 2026
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2810) and Javokhir Sindarov (2726) was played at FIDE Candidates 2026: Open in 2026 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (D31). 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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Who won Hikaru Nakamura vs Javokhir Sindarov?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Javokhir Sindarov (2026) finished 0–1, a win for Javokhir Sindarov.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Javokhir Sindarov?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation (ECO D31).

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