Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Hikaru Nakamura
World Rapid 2021, 2021 · Result ½–½ · Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67).
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Game details
- White
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (2782)
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura (2736)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2021
- Year
- 2021
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ian Nepomniachtchi (2782) and Hikaru Nakamura (2736) was played at World Rapid 2021 in 2021 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (C67). 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Hikaru Nakamura (2021) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Hikaru Nakamura?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted (ECO C67).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Hikaru Nakamura, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.