Game summary
Hikaru Nakamura and Xiong, Jeffery drew in 76 moves in round 7 of Titled Tuesday 3rd Nov, played online (chess.com), on 3 November 2020. The opening was the Reti Opening (A05).
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Black
- Xiong, Jeffery
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Place
- online (chess.com)
- Date
- 3 November 2020 (2020.11.03)
- Round
- 7
- Opening
- Reti Opening (A05)
- Length
- 76 moves (151 plies)
All moves of Nakamura, Hi vs Xiong, Jeffery (PGN move text)
1.Nf3 Nf6 2.b3 d5 3.Bb2 g6 4.Bxf6 exf6 5.e3 Bg7 6.d4 O-O 7.g3 Nd7 8.Bg2 f5 9.O-O Nf6 10.Nbd2 a5 11.c4 Re8 12.Qc2 Bf8 13.a3 c6 14.Qb2 h5 15.Rac1 Qe7 16.Ra1 Be6 17.Rfc1 Bh6 18.Ne5 h4 19.b4 axb4 20.Qxb4 hxg3 21.hxg3 dxc4 22.Qxe7 Rxe7 23.Ndxc4 Ra4 24.Nb6 Ra6 25.Rcb1 Ne4 26.a4 Nxg3 27.a5 Ne2+ 28.Kh2 Nc3 29.Rc1 Nb5 30.Bf1 f4 31.Re1 fxe3 32.fxe3 Ra7 33.a6 Rxa6 34.Rxa6 bxa6 35.Nxc6 Rb7 36.Na4 Rc7 37.Nb4 Nd6 38.Nc5 Nf5 39.Nbxa6 Rc8 40.Nxe6 fxe6 41.Nc5 Bxe3 42.Nxe6 Rc2+ 43.Kh3 Bxd4 44.Nf4 Rc3+ 45.Kg2 Rg3+ 46.Kh1 Rg1+ 47.Kh2 Rg4 48.Nh3 Kf7 49.Bg2 Kf6 50.Re4 Be5+ 51.Kg1 Bd4+ 52.Kh2 Be5+ 53.Kg1 Rg3 54.Nf2 Bd4 55.Rxd4 Rxg2+ 56.Kxg2 Nxd4 57.Ne4+ Ke5 58.Nf2 Kf4 59.Nd3+ Ke4 60.Nf2+ Ke3 61.Ng4+ Kf4 62.Nf2 Ne6 63.Nd3+ Ke4 64.Nf2+ Ke3 65.Kg3 Nc5 66.Ng4+ Ke4 67.Nf6+ Kf5 68.Nd5 Ne4+ 69.Kg2 Ke5 70.Ne7 g5 71.Nc6+ Kf4 72.Nd4 g4 73.Ne2+ Ke3 74.Ng3 Nxg3 75.Kxg3 Ke4 76.Kxg4 1/2-1/2
About This Game
Nakamura, Hi and Xiong, Jeffery met over the board in this marathon at Titled Tuesday 3rd Nov in chess.com INT in 2020. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed 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 76 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.
Nakamura, Hi 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, the game was drawn between Nakamura, Hi and Xiong, Jeffery. 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 Nakamura, Hi (White) and Xiong, Jeffery (Black), at Titled Tuesday 3rd Nov 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?
The game was drawn between Nakamura, Hi and Xiong, Jeffery.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 76 moves (151 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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