Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris GelfandZurich Korchnoi CC Blitz 2017
Game summary
Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand drew in 41 moves in round 6 of Zurich Korchnoi CC Blitz in Zurich, Switzerland, on 17 April 2017. The opening was the Semi-Slav Defense (D45).
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Black
- Boris Gelfand
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Place
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Date
- 17 April 2017 (2017.04.17)
- Round
- 6.4
- Opening
- Semi-Slav Defense (D45)
- Length
- 41 moves (81 plies)
All moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand (PGN move text)
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 c6 5.e3 Nbd7 6.Qc2 Bd6 7.Be2 O-O 8.O-O Re8 9.Bd2 a6 10.Rad1 e5 11.dxe5 Nxe5 12.cxd5 cxd5 13.Bc1 Nc6 14.Qb3 Be6 15.Ng5 Qc7 16.h3 Rad8 17.Nxe6 fxe6 18.Qa4 Bc5 19.Kh1 Ba7 20.Qh4 Bb8 21.f4 e5 22.Bd3 e4 23.Bc2 d4 24.Bb3+ Kh8 25.exd4 Nxd4 26.Nd5 Nxd5 27.Rxd4 Nf6 28.Be3 b5 29.Rxd8 Rxd8 30.Rc1 Qe7 31.Rc6 Nd5 32.Qxe7 Nxe7 33.Re6 Nf5 34.Bb6 Rf8 35.Kg1 Ng3 36.Bc5 Rc8 37.Be3 Bxf4 38.Kf2 Nh1+ 39.Ke2 Ng3+ 40.Kf2 Nh1+ 41.Ke2 1/2-1/2
About This Game
Hikaru Nakamura (White) played Boris Gelfand (Black) in round 6.4 of Zurich Korchnoi CC Blitz, in Zurich, on 17 April 2017.
The game opened with the Semi-Slav Defense (D45): 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5.
It lasted 41 moves and was decided in the middlegame. The game ended in a draw; the last move was 41.Ke2.
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Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand: questions and answers
Where can I download the PGN of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand (Zurich Korchnoi CC Blitz 2017)?
Open the Options menu (the three dots under the board) and choose Copy PGN: the full PGN of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand, round 6.4 of Zurich Korchnoi CC Blitz, 17 April 2017 is copied, ready for ChessBase, Lichess or any chess program. The complete move list is also in the Game summary on this page. Every game of Zurich Korchnoi CC Blitz 2017 is on its event page.
Who won Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand at Zurich Korchnoi CC Blitz 2017?
Nobody: Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand ended in a draw after 41 moves. The last move was 41.Ke2.
What are the moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand began 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 and ended with 41.Ke2 (½–½). All 41 moves are listed in the Game summary, and the board replays them one by one with Stockfish 19's evaluation.
Was Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand a blitz, rapid or classical game?
It was a blitz game, played at Zurich Korchnoi CC Blitz.
What opening did Hikaru Nakamura play against Boris Gelfand?
Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand played the Semi-Slav Defense (ECO D45): 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5. More games with this opening are in the Semi-Slav Defense collection.
When and where was Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand played?
It was played on 17 April 2017 in Zurich, in round 6.4 of Zurich Korchnoi CC Blitz.
How many moves did Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand last?
41 moves (81 plies). The game was decided in the middlegame, with 41.Ke2 as the final move.
What is the head-to-head record between Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand?
All games between Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand, with the score by year, colour and opening, are on the Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand head-to-head page.
Can I play this position against Stockfish?
Yes. Go to any move of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand, press Play This Position Against Stockfish, pick White or Black, and the game goes on against Stockfish 19 right on this page.
Is there a video about this player?
Yes: "Magnus and Hikaru Together Play against Alfazero (4000 Elo) | hikaru nakamura vs alphazero | hikaru" on the Stockfish 19 YouTube channel, shown next to this game.