Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris GelfandFIDE GP Paris 2013
Game summary
Boris Gelfand beat Hikaru Nakamura with the black pieces in 41 moves in round 10 of FIDE GP Paris in Elancourt, France, on 3 October 2013. The opening was the Sicilian Defense (B90).
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Black
- Boris Gelfand
- Result
- Black won (0-1)
- Event
- FIDE GP Paris
- Place
- Elancourt, France
- Date
- 3 October 2013 (2013.10.03)
- Round
- 10.3
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense (B90)
- Length
- 41 moves (82 plies)
All moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand (PGN move text)
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Be3 Ng4 7.Bc1 Nf6 8.Be3 Ng4 9.Bg5 h6 10.Bh4 g5 11.Bg3 Bg7 12.h3 Ne5 13.f3 Nbc6 14.Bf2 Be6 15.Qd2 Rc8 16.O-O-O Nxd4 17.Bxd4 Qa5 18.a3 O-O 19.h4 g4 20.Qf2 Rc6 21.f4 Rfc8 22.Qg3 Nd7 23.Bxg7 Kxg7 24.f5 Rxc3 25.bxc3 Qxa3+ 26.Kd2 Nf6 27.Qd3 Bc4 28.Qd4 d5 29.exd5 Bxd5 30.Rg1 Be4 31.Bd3 Qa5 32.Qb4 Qc7 33.Bxe4 a5 34.Qxb7 Qf4+ 35.Ke2 Rc7 36.Qb6 Nxe4 37.Qd4+ Kh7 38.c4 Rd7 39.Qe3 Ng3+ 40.Qxg3 Qxg3 41.Rxd7 Qe5+ 0-1
About This Game
Hikaru Nakamura (White) played Boris Gelfand (Black) in round 10.3 of FIDE GP Paris, in Elancourt, on 3 October 2013.
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense (B90): 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4.
It lasted 41 moves and was decided in the middlegame. Boris Gelfand won with the black pieces; the last move was 41...Qe5+.
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Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand: questions and answers
Where can I download the PGN of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand (FIDE GP Paris 2013)?
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Who won Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand at FIDE GP Paris 2013?
Boris Gelfand won after 41 moves, playing the black pieces. The last move was 41...Qe5+.
What are the moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand began 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 and ended with 41...Qe5+ (0–1). All 41 moves are listed in the Game summary, and the board replays them one by one with Stockfish 19's evaluation.
What opening did Hikaru Nakamura play against Boris Gelfand?
Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand played the Sicilian Defense (ECO B90): 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4. More games with this opening are in the Sicilian Defense collection.
When and where was Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand played?
It was played on 3 October 2013 in Elancourt, in round 10.3 of FIDE GP Paris.
How many moves did Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand last?
41 moves (82 plies). The game was decided in the middlegame, with 41...Qe5+ as the final move.
What is the head-to-head record between Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand?
All games between Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand, with the score by year, colour and opening, are on the Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand head-to-head page.
Can I play this position against Stockfish?
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Is there a video about this player?
Yes: "Magnus and Hikaru Together Play against Alfazero (4000 Elo) | hikaru nakamura vs alphazero | hikaru" on the Stockfish 19 YouTube channel, shown next to this game.