David Navara vs Hikaru Nakamura

Saint Louis Rapid 2017, 2017 · Result 0–1 · King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62).

Hikaru Nakamura27921

David Navara27370

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Game details

White: David Navara (2737)
Black: Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Result: 0–1
Event: Saint Louis Rapid 2017
Year: 2017
Opening: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62)

About this chess game

This chess game between David Navara (2737) and Hikaru Nakamura (2792) was played at Saint Louis Rapid 2017 in 2017 and finished 0–1. The opening was the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (E62). 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 David Navara vs Hikaru Nakamura?

David Navara vs Hikaru Nakamura (2017) finished 0–1, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.

What opening was played in David Navara vs Hikaru Nakamura?

The game opened with the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Carlsbad Variation (ECO E62).

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