Naohiro Nakamura vs Akira Watanabe

46. ch-JPN, 2013 · Result 1–0 · King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97).

Akira Watanabe22810

Naohiro Nakamura20581

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Game details

White: Naohiro Nakamura (2058)
Black: Akira Watanabe (2281)
Result: 1–0
Event: 46. ch-JPN
Year: 2013
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97)

About this chess game

This chess game between Naohiro Nakamura (2058) and Akira Watanabe (2281) was played at 46. ch-JPN in 2013 and finished 1–0. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (E97). 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 Naohiro Nakamura vs Akira Watanabe?

Naohiro Nakamura vs Akira Watanabe (2013) finished 1–0, a win for Naohiro Nakamura.

What opening was played in Naohiro Nakamura vs Akira Watanabe?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense (ECO E97).

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