Game summary
Liang, Awonder beat Boris Gelfand with the black pieces in 70 moves in round 3 of GM Gelfand Camp Blitz, played online (chess.com), on 1 July 2020. The opening was the Reti Opening (A05).
- White
- Boris Gelfand
- Black
- Liang, Awonder
- Result
- Black won (0-1)
- Event
- GM Gelfand Camp Blitz
- Place
- online (chess.com)
- Date
- 1 July 2020 (2020.07.01)
- Round
- 3.1
- Opening
- Reti Opening (A05)
- Length
- 70 moves (140 plies)
All moves of Gelfand, B vs Liang, Awonder (PGN move text)
1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 b6 3.d4 Bb7 4.c4 g6 5.Bg2 Bg7 6.O-O O-O 7.d5 Ne4 8.Qc2 f5 9.Ng5 Nd6 10.Rd1 a5 11.Na3 Na6 12.Bf4 h6 13.Nf3 Nf7 14.Nd4 Qc8 15.Nab5 c6 16.Nc3 cxd5 17.Nxd5 Bxd5 18.Bxd5 e5 19.Nb5 exf4 20.Nd6 Nb4 21.Bxf7+ Rxf7 22.Qd2 Qf8 23.Nxf7 Qxf7 24.Qxf4 Rc8 25.a3 Na6 26.Rac1 Nc5 27.b4 axb4 28.axb4 Ne4 29.Qe3 Rxc4 30.Qxb6 Nc3 31.Qd8+ Kh7 32.Rxd7 Qe6 33.Re1 Nxe2+ 34.Kf1 Re4 35.Qc7 Qf6 36.Kg2 Nf4+ 37.gxf4 Rxe1 38.b5 Rb1 39.b6 Qa1 40.Kh3 Rb3+ 41.Kg2 Rb1 42.Kh3 g5 43.fxg5 hxg5 44.b7 g4+ 45.Kh4 Qf6+ 46.Kg3 f4+ 47.Kxg4 Qg6+ 48.Kxf4 Rb4+ 49.Ke3 Qe4+ 50.Kd2 Rb2+ 51.Kd1 Rb1+ 52.Kd2 Qe1+ 53.Kd3 Rb3+ 54.Kc4 Rc3+ 55.Kd5 Qd2+ 56.Ke6 Qe2+ 57.Kd5 Qb5+ 58.Ke6 Rxc7 59.Rxc7 Kg6 60.f4 Bf6 61.h4 Qf5+ 62.Kd6 Qxf4+ 63.Kd7 Qb4 64.Kc8 Qf8+ 65.Kd7 Qd8+ 66.Kc6 Be5 67.Rd7 Qf6+ 68.Kd5 Bb8 69.Kc5 Qxh4 70.Rd5 Kf6 0-1
About This Game
In this encounter Gelfand, B had the white pieces against Liang, Awonder at GM Gelfand Camp Blitz in chess.com INT in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Reti Opening (A05), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle where both sides delay direct contact. Openings in this ECO group reward patient build-up and a good feel for pawn structure.
At 70 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.
After the contest, Liang, Awonder 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 Liang, Awonder (Black), at GM Gelfand Camp Blitz in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Reti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle where both sides delay direct contact.
What was the result?
Liang, Awonder won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 70 moves (140 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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