Yangyi Yu vs Hikaru Nakamura

World Rapid 2018, 2018 · Result 0–1 · Scandinavian Defense (B01).

Hikaru Nakamura27461

Yangyi Yu27640

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Game details

White: Yangyi Yu (2764)
Black: Hikaru Nakamura (2746)
Result: 0–1
Event: World Rapid 2018
Year: 2018
Opening: Scandinavian Defense (B01)

About this chess game

This chess game between Yangyi Yu (2764) and Hikaru Nakamura (2746) was played at World Rapid 2018 in 2018 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Scandinavian Defense (B01). 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 Yangyi Yu vs Hikaru Nakamura?

Yangyi Yu vs Hikaru Nakamura (2018) finished 0–1, a win for Hikaru Nakamura.

What opening was played in Yangyi Yu vs Hikaru Nakamura?

The game opened with the Scandinavian Defense (ECO B01).

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