Game summary
Niemann, Hans Moke and Boris Gelfand drew in 77 moves in round 5 of Julius Baer Gen Cup D3 L, played online (chess.com), on 29 September 2024. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42).
- White
- Niemann, Hans Moke
- Black
- Boris Gelfand
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- Julius Baer Gen Cup D3 L
- Place
- online (chess.com)
- Date
- 29 September 2024 (2024.09.29)
- Round
- 5.2
- Opening
- Petrov's Defense (C42)
- Length
- 77 moves (153 plies)
All moves of Niemann, Hans Moke vs Gelfand, B (PGN move text)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.Qe2 Qe7 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Nc6 8.d3 Qxe2+ 9.Kxe2 Bg4 10.c3 O-O-O 11.h3 Re8+ 12.Be3 Bd7 13.c4 d5 14.cxd5 Nxd5 15.Nc3 Nxe3 16.fxe3 Bc5 17.Ne4 Bb6 18.Rac1 Re7 19.g4 Rhe8 20.Nfd2 Kb8 21.Rhf1 Ne5 22.b3 Ng6 23.Nc4 Nh4 24.Bh1 f5 25.gxf5 Nxf5 26.Rf4 g6 27.a4 a5 28.Nxb6 cxb6 29.Kd2 Rd8 30.Nf6 Bc6 31.Bxc6 bxc6 32.Re4 Rxe4 33.Nxe4 c5 34.Nf6 h6 35.Rg1 g5 36.Rf1 Ne7 37.Ng4 Nd5 38.Rf7 Re8 39.Rd7 Nb4 40.Nxh6 Rh8 41.Nf7 Rxh3 42.Nxg5 Rh2+ 43.Kd1 Rb2 44.d4 cxd4 45.Rxd4 Rxb3 46.e4 Rd3+ 47.Rxd3 Nxd3 48.Ne6 Nb2+ 49.Kc2 Nxa4 50.e5 Kc8 51.Nd4 Kd7 52.Kb3 Nc5+ 53.Kc4 Ne6 54.Nf5 Nc7 55.Nd4 Ke7 56.Kb3 Ne6 57.Nf5+ Kd8 58.Kc4 Nc7 59.Nd4 Kd7 60.Kc3 Ne6 61.Nb5 Kc6 62.Kc4 Nc7 63.Nd4+ Kd7 64.Kc3 Ne6 65.Nb5 Nf4 66.Kd4 Ng6 67.Kd5 Ne7+ 68.Kd4 Kc6 69.Kc4 Ng6 70.Nd4+ Kc7 71.Kd5 Nxe5 72.Kxe5 b5 73.Kd5 b4 74.Kc4 Kb6 75.Kb3 a4+ 76.Kxb4 a3 77.Kxa3 1/2-1/2
About This Game
A marathon in which Niemann, Hans Moke was paired against Gelfand, B at Julius Baer Gen Cup D3 L in chess.com INT in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Petrov's Defense (C42) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: quick development, central control, and king safety.
At 77 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.
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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Niemann, Hans Moke and Gelfand, B. 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 Niemann, Hans Moke (White) and Gelfand, B (Black), at Julius Baer Gen Cup D3 L in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Petrov's Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Niemann, Hans Moke and Gelfand, B.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 77 moves (153 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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