Hikaru Nakamura vs Veselin Topalov
FIDE Candidates 2016, 2016 · Result 1–0 · Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Schallopp Defense (D12).
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Game details
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura (2790)
- Black
- Veselin Topalov (2780)
- Result
- 1–0
- Event
- FIDE Candidates 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Schallopp Defense (D12)
About this chess game
This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2790) and Veselin Topalov (2780) was played at FIDE Candidates 2016 in 2016 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Schallopp Defense (D12). 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 Veselin Topalov?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Veselin Topalov (2016) finished 1–0, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.
What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Veselin Topalov?
The game opened with the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Schallopp Defense (ECO D12).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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