Game summary
Niemann, Hans Moke beat Boris Gelfand with the black pieces in 20 moves in round 1 of Julius Baer GenCup Prelim, played online (chess24.com), on 18 September 2022. The opening was the Queen's Pawn Game (Indian) (E10).
- White
- Boris Gelfand
- Black
- Niemann, Hans Moke
- Result
- Black won (0-1)
- Place
- online (chess24.com)
- Date
- 18 September 2022 (2022.09.18)
- Round
- 1.4
- Opening
- Queen's Pawn Game (Indian) (E10)
- Length
- 20 moves (40 plies)
All moves of Gelfand, B vs Niemann, Hans Moke (PGN move text)
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 O-O 7.O-O Nbd7 8.Qc2 c6 9.Nc3 dxc4 10.Ne4 Nxe4 11.Qxe4 Nf6 12.Qc2 b5 13.b3 Bb7 14.bxc4 c5 15.cxb5 cxd4 16.a4 Be4 17.Qb2 Qd5 18.Rfd1 Rac8 19.Bf4 e5 20.Bg5 Rc2 0-1
About This Game
Gelfand, B and Niemann, Hans Moke met over the board in this brisk miniature at Julius Baer GenCup Prelim in chess24.com INT in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Pawn Game (Indian) (E10) — a strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity. In these systems both players manoeuvre carefully before committing to a plan.
The game was a sharp, short fight of 20 moves. Decisive encounters like this one often hinge on a single tactical oversight or a well-prepared opening idea, making them excellent study material for spotting mistakes early.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition. The more complete games you study, the more quickly you will spot familiar structures and ideas in your own play.
After the contest, Niemann, Hans Moke won with the black pieces. Replay the full game move by move above, analyse it with the engine to find the turning points, and use Practice mode to play out the critical positions yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Gelfand, B (White) and Niemann, Hans Moke (Black), at Julius Baer GenCup Prelim in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (Indian) (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity.
What was the result?
Niemann, Hans Moke won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 20 moves (40 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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