Game summary
Veselin Topalov beat Hikaru Nakamura in 47 moves in round 1 of Riga FIDE Grand Prix 2019 in Riga, Latvia, on 14 July 2019. The opening was the Ruy Lopez (C65).
- White
- Veselin Topalov
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Place
- Riga, Latvia
- Date
- 14 July 2019 (2019.07.14)
- Round
- 1.4
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez (C65)
- Length
- 47 moves (93 plies)
All moves of Topalov, V vs Nakamura, Hi (PGN move text)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.c3 O-O 6.Bg5 h6 7.Bh4 Be7 8.O-O d6 9.Bg3 a6 10.Ba4 b5 11.Bc2 Re8 12.Nbd2 Bf8 13.Re1 Nh5 14.Nf1 Nxg3 15.hxg3 g6 16.Ne3 Bg7 17.a4 Rb8 18.axb5 axb5 19.Bb3 Rf8 20.d4 b4 21.Bd5 Bd7 22.Ra6 Ne7 23.dxe5 dxe5 24.Bc4 bxc3 25.bxc3 Bc6 26.Qc2 Ra8 27.Rea1 Rxa6 28.Rxa6 Kh7 29.Ra5 f6 30.Nd2 Qd7 31.Nb3 Ra8 32.Nc5 Qd6 33.Rxa8 Bxa8 34.Ne6 h5 35.Qb1 Qb6 36.Qxb6 cxb6 37.Bd5 Bc6 38.Bxc6 Nxc6 39.Nd5 b5 40.Kf1 f5 41.Ke2 Bh6 42.Nec7 Na7 43.exf5 gxf5 44.Ne7 f4 45.gxf4 exf4 46.Kf3 Nc6 47.Nxc6 1-0
About This Game
This full-length game sees Topalov, V take on Nakamura, Hi at Riga FIDE Grand Prix 2019 in Riga LAT in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: quick development, central control, and king safety.
Running to 47 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame. Games of this length show how a small advantage is carried from one phase to the next — useful technique to absorb.
Topalov, V 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.
When the dust settled, Topalov, V won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move at your own pace, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation of the key moments, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas from any position.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Topalov, V (White) and Nakamura, Hi (Black), at Riga FIDE Grand Prix 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Topalov, V won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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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