Game summary
Oparin, G beat Boris Gelfand in 53 moves in round 2 of Nutcracker Rapid 2017 in Moscow, Russia, on 23 December 2017. The opening was the Sicilian Defense (B33).
- White
- Oparin, G
- Black
- Boris Gelfand
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Event
- Nutcracker Rapid 2017
- Place
- Moscow, Russia
- Date
- 23 December 2017 (2017.12.23)
- Round
- 2.2
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense (B33)
- Length
- 53 moves (105 plies)
All moves of Oparin, G vs Gelfand, B (PGN move text)
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6.Ndb5 d6 7.Nd5 Nxd5 8.exd5 Nb8 9.a4 Be7 10.Be2 O-O 11.O-O Nd7 12.Bd2 a6 13.Na3 a5 14.Nc4 b6 15.f4 Ba6 16.Ne3 Bb7 17.Bc3 g6 18.Bb5 Ba6 19.Bxd7 Qxd7 20.Rf3 Rae8 21.fxe5 dxe5 22.Bxe5 Bc5 23.Bd4 Be2 24.Qxe2 Bxd4 25.c3 Bc5 26.Kf1 Re5 27.Ng4 Rxe2 28.Nf6+ Kg7 29.Nxd7 Rfe8 30.Nxc5 bxc5 31.Rf2 R2e4 32.d6 Rd8 33.Rd1 Rxa4 34.Rd5 Re4 35.Rfd2 Re6 36.Rxc5 Rexd6 37.Rxd6 Rxd6 38.Rxa5 Rd2 39.b4 f5 40.c4 Kf6 41.b5 Rc2 42.Ra6+ Ke5 43.Rc6 Kd4 44.b6 Rb2 45.h4 Ke3 46.Kg1 Kf4 47.Kh2 Kg4 48.c5 f4 49.Rf6 Rb5 50.Rf8 f3 51.gxf3+ Kxh4 52.Rf4+ Kg5 53.Rc4 1-0
About This Game
This full-length game sees Oparin, G take on Gelfand, B at Nutcracker Rapid 2017 in Moscow RUS in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B33), sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack the enemy king.
Running to 53 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame. Games of this length show how a small advantage is carried from one phase to the next — useful technique to absorb.
Gelfand, B is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins. Studying many games by a single strong player is one of the fastest ways to understand practical chess decisions.
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After the contest, Oparin, G won with the white pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above, flip the board to see it from either side, and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Oparin, G (White) and Gelfand, B (Black), at Nutcracker Rapid 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides.
What was the result?
Oparin, G won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 53 moves (105 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser for engine evaluation and Practice mode to play the positions yourself.
Where can I find more games like this?
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