Ruslan Ponomariov vs Hikaru Nakamura
Nakamura-Ponomariov Rapid Match, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88).
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Game details
- White
- Ruslan Ponomariov (2754)
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura (2774)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- Nakamura-Ponomariov Rapid Match
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88)
About this chess game
This chess game between Ruslan Ponomariov (2754) and Hikaru Nakamura (2774) was played at Nakamura-Ponomariov Rapid Match in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (A88). 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 (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ruslan Ponomariov vs Hikaru Nakamura?
The game opened with the Dutch Defense: Leningrad Variation, Warsaw Variation (ECO A88).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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