Game summary
Boris Gelfand beat Sevian, Samuel in 101 moves in round 6 of PNWCC Online Blitz JP 8, played online (chess.com), on 2 May 2020. The opening was the King's Indian Defense (E68).
- White
- Boris Gelfand
- Black
- Sevian, Samuel
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Place
- online (chess.com)
- Date
- 2 May 2020 (2020.05.02)
- Round
- 6
- Opening
- King's Indian Defense (E68)
- Length
- 101 moves (201 plies)
All moves of Gelfand, B vs Sevian, Samuel (PGN move text)
1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.c4 O-O 5.Nc3 d6 6.d4 Nbd7 7.O-O e5 8.e4 exd4 9.Nxd4 Re8 10.h3 Nc5 11.Re1 Bd7 12.Rb1 h6 13.Kh2 Qc8 14.b3 Re5 15.g4 Re8 16.Bf4 a5 17.Qd2 Kh7 18.Ndb5 a4 19.b4 Ne6 20.Bg3 Bxb5 21.Nxb5 h5 22.g5 h4 23.Bxh4 Nh5 24.Bf3 Be5+ 25.Kh1 Bf4 26.Qd1 Nhg7 27.Bg4 Qd8 28.Nc3 c6 29.Ne2 Bxg5 30.Bg3 Be7 31.f4 Nc7 32.Nd4 Bh4 33.Qf3 Bxg3 34.Qxg3 Nce6 35.Nxe6 Nxe6 36.Rbd1 Qf6 37.f5 Ng7 38.Rxd6 Qg5 39.fxg6+ fxg6 40.h4 Qe5 41.Qxe5 Rxe5 42.Rd7 b5 43.cxb5 cxb5 44.Bf3 Rf8 45.Kg2 Kh6 46.Rd5 Re7 47.Rc1 Ref7 48.Rc3 Ne6 49.Kg3 Rb7 50.Rd6 Nf4 51.e5 Re7 52.Rc5 Ne6 53.Rxb5 Ng7 54.Bg4 Ref7 55.Rbb6 Rf1 56.Rxg6+ Kh7 57.Rgf6 Rg1+ 58.Kh2 Rxf6 59.exf6 Rxg4 60.fxg7 Kxg7 61.a3 Rxh4+ 62.Kg2 Rc4 63.Ra6 Rc2+ 64.Kf1 Kf7 65.Rxa4 Ke6 66.Ra5 Kd6 67.Ke1 Kc6 68.Kd1 Ra2 69.Kc1 Kb6 70.Kb1 Rh2 71.Rc5 Rg2 72.Rc2 Rg5 73.Kb2 Kb5 74.Kb3 Rh5 75.a4+ Kb6 76.Rc3 Rh1 77.a5+ Ka6 78.Rc6+ Kb7 79.Rg6 Ka7 80.Ka4 Rh4 81.Rd6 Rg4 82.Rc6 Kb7 83.Rb6+ Ka7 84.Rd6 Rh4 85.a6 Rh1 86.Ka5 Ra1+ 87.Kb5 Rh1 88.Rd7+ Ka8 89.Kb6 Rh6+ 90.Ka5 Rh5+ 91.b5 Rg5 92.Kb6 Rg6+ 93.Kc5 Rg5+ 94.Kc6 Rg6+ 95.Rd6 Rg8 96.b6 Rb8 97.Kb5 Rh8 98.Rd5 Kb8 99.a7+ Kb7 100.Rd7+ Ka8 101.Ka6 1-0
About This Game
A marathon in which Gelfand, B was paired against Sevian, Samuel at PNWCC Online Blitz JP 8 in chess.com INT in 2020. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E68) the players entered a strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity. In these systems both players manoeuvre carefully before committing to a plan.
At 101 moves this was a long, demanding struggle. Marathon games like this reward stamina and precise endgame technique, and they reveal how top players keep pressing in positions many would agree to draw.
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.
Games such as this one are useful at every level. Beginners can follow the opening principles, club players can study the middlegame plans, and stronger players can examine the finer endgame and decision-making points.
When the dust settled, Gelfand, B 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 Gelfand, B (White) and Sevian, Samuel (Black), at PNWCC Online Blitz JP 8 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E68). A strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity.
What was the result?
Gelfand, B won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 101 moves (201 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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