Game summary
Praggnanandhaa R beat Niemann, Hans Moke in 64 moves in round 3 of FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in Miami, USA, on 17 August 2022. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined (D35).
- White
- Praggnanandhaa R
- Black
- Niemann, Hans Moke
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Event
- FTX Crypto Cup 2022
- Place
- Miami, USA
- Date
- 17 August 2022 (2022.08.17)
- Round
- 3.4
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length
- 64 moves (127 plies)
All moves of Praggnanandhaa, R vs Niemann, Hans Moke (PGN move text)
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Bg5 c6 6.e3 Bf5 7.Qf3 Bg6 8.Bxf6 Qxf6 9.Qxf6 gxf6 10.Nf3 Nd7 11.Nh4 Nb6 12.f4 f5 13.Bd3 Nc4 14.Bxc4 dxc4 15.Kf2 O-O-O 16.a4 Be7 17.Nf3 f6 18.Nh4 Bb4 19.Rhc1 Rhe8 20.Nd1 Bf7 21.Nxf5 c5 22.Nh6 Be6 23.f5 Bd5 24.Nc3 Bc6 25.Rd1 cxd4 26.exd4 Ba5 27.Rd2 Bb6 28.Rad1 Be4 29.Nxe4 Rxe4 30.Kf3 Rexd4 31.Rxd4 Rxd4 32.Rc1 Rd3+ 33.Ke4 Rd4+ 34.Kf3 Rd3+ 35.Kg4 Rd2 36.Rxc4+ Kd7 37.Kh3 Rxb2 38.Ng8 Kd6 39.Re4 Rf2 40.g4 Kc5 41.Kg3 Ra2 42.h4 Bc7+ 43.Kf3 Be5 44.g5 Ra3+ 45.Kg4 Rg3+ 46.Kh5 Kd5 47.Re2 fxg5 48.hxg5 Rh3+ 49.Kg4 Rg3+ 50.Kh4 Rg1 51.Nf6+ Kd6 52.Ne8+ Kd5 53.Nf6+ Kd6 54.Ne4+ Kd5 55.Nf2 Rg2 56.Rd2+ Bd4 57.Ne4 Rg1 58.Ng3 Ra1 59.Ne2 Ke5 60.Nxd4 Rxa4 61.f6 Ra1 62.Nf3+ Ke6 63.Re2+ Kf7 64.Re7+ 1-0
About This Game
In this encounter Praggnanandhaa, R had the white pieces against Niemann, Hans Moke at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in Miami USA in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) the players entered a fight over the centre with long-term structural themes. Here the struggle frequently turns on the central pawns and the resulting minor-piece play.
At 64 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.
Praggnanandhaa, R 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.
In the end, Praggnanandhaa, R won with the white pieces. 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 Praggnanandhaa, R (White) and Niemann, Hans Moke (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre with long-term structural themes.
What was the result?
Praggnanandhaa, R won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 64 moves (127 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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