Hikaru Nakamura vs Haonan Zhou

PWC Open, 2009 · Result 1–0 · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36).

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Hikaru Nakamura27011

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Game details

White: Hikaru Nakamura (2701)
Black: Haonan Zhou (2131)
Result: 1–0
Event: PWC Open
Year: 2009
Opening: English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36)

About this chess game

This chess game between Hikaru Nakamura (2701) and Haonan Zhou (2131) was played at PWC Open in 2009 and finished 1–0. The opening was the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (A36). 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 Haonan Zhou?

Hikaru Nakamura vs Haonan Zhou (2009) finished 1–0, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.

What opening was played in Hikaru Nakamura vs Haonan Zhou?

The game opened with the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation (ECO A36).

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