Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Hikaru Nakamura

World Blitz 2016, 2016 · Result ½–½ · Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37).

Hikaru Nakamura2779½

Santosh Gujrathi Vidit2689½

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Game details

White: Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2689)
Black: Hikaru Nakamura (2779)
Result: ½–½
Event: World Blitz 2016
Year: 2016
Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37)

About this chess game

This chess game between Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2689) and Hikaru Nakamura (2779) was played at World Blitz 2016 in 2016 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (D37). 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 Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Hikaru Nakamura?

Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Hikaru Nakamura (2016) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Hikaru Nakamura?

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation (ECO D37).

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