Game summary
Boris Gelfand and Oparin, G drew in 33 moves in round 7 of Nutcracker Rapid 2016 in Moscow, Russia, on 22 December 2016. The opening was the Catalan Opening (E04).
- White
- Boris Gelfand
- Black
- Oparin, G
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- Nutcracker Rapid 2016
- Place
- Moscow, Russia
- Date
- 22 December 2016 (2016.12.22)
- Round
- 7.2
- Opening
- Catalan Opening (E04)
- Length
- 33 moves (66 plies)
All moves of Gelfand, B vs Oparin, G (PGN move text)
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 dxc4 5.Bg2 a6 6.O-O Nc6 7.e3 Bd7 8.Qe2 Bd6 9.Qxc4 O-O 10.Rd1 Qe7 11.Nc3 b5 12.Qd3 e5 13.dxe5 Bxe5 14.e4 Bg4 15.Bg5 Qe6 16.Nd5 Rad8 17.Rac1 Nb4 18.Qb3 Nbxd5 19.exd5 Qf5 20.Bxf6 Qxf6 21.Rc6 Rd6 22.Rxc7 Rxd5 23.Rxd5 Bxc7 24.Ng5 h6 25.Ne4 Qe7 26.Qc3 Be6 27.Rd1 Rd8 28.Rxd8+ Qxd8 29.h4 Bb6 30.b3 Qd1+ 31.Kh2 Qe2 32.Qe5 Qd1 33.Qb8+ Qd8 1/2-1/2
About This Game
In this encounter Gelfand, B had the white pieces against Oparin, G at Nutcracker Rapid 2016 in Moscow RUS in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Catalan Opening (E04), a strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity. In these systems both players manoeuvre carefully before committing to a plan.
Lasting 33 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame. This is the phase where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide, and replaying it slowly is a good way to train your own middlegame judgement.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game is more valuable than it first appears. You see not just the moves, but the order in which plans are introduced, how both sides react to threats, and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, the game was drawn between Gelfand, B and Oparin, G. 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 Oparin, G (Black), at Nutcracker Rapid 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E04). A strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Gelfand, B and Oparin, G.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (66 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?
Browse the full Catalan Opening collection, Gelfand, B's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.