Vahap Sanal vs Hikaru Nakamura
World Rapid 2016, 2016 · Result 0–1 · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96).
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Game details
- White
- Vahap Sanal (2475)
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura (2779)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- World Rapid 2016
- Year
- 2016
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96)
About this chess game
This chess game between Vahap Sanal (2475) and Hikaru Nakamura (2779) was played at World Rapid 2016 in 2016 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96). 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 Vahap Sanal vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Vahap Sanal vs Hikaru Nakamura (2016) finished 0–1, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.
What opening was played in Vahap Sanal vs Hikaru Nakamura?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B96).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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