Ruslan Ponomariov vs Hikaru Nakamura
City of Culture GM playoff, 2009 · Result 0–1 · Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line (D19).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2741)
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura (2735)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- City of Culture GM playoff
- Year
- 2009
- Opening
- Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line (D19)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2741) and Hikaru Nakamura (2735) was played at City of Culture GM playoff in 2009 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line (D19). 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 Ruslan Ponomariov vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Ruslan Ponomariov vs Hikaru Nakamura (2009) finished 0–1, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Hikaru Nakamura?
The game opened with the Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System, Main Line (ECO D19).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ruslan Ponomariov vs Hikaru Nakamura, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.